VOL. 113 - NO. 19 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, MAY 8, 2009 $.30 A COPY ABRUZZO EARTHQUAKE RELIEF FUNDRAISER Held at Filippo’s Ristorante

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How Come I Never Knew That? What do Superman and Zorro have in common? On TV back in the fifties both superheroes were played by Italian-American actors. Engine 8 Ladder 1 of Hanover Street, Boston collected money for the victims of the “Superman” George Reeves Abruzzo earthquake. They stopped by Filippo’s and presented a check for the fund. was born George Bassello From left to right: Filippo Frattaroli owner of Filippo’s Ristorante, Firefighter Joe and Zorro’s Guy Williams Mullen, Lieutenant Eddie White, Director of Education Consul General of Italy Boston’s was actually Armand office, Dr. Carlo Cipollone, Firefighters Brian Summering and Dan Considine (back), Catalano. Info on these two Dominic Candelieri and Alberto Mustone. guys and other Italian – Americans can be found in “Italactors: 101 years On Sunday, May 3, 2009, tims in Abruzzo, Italy. Earthquake Relief Fund. of Italian-Americans in U.S. Entertainment” by Filippo Frattaroli opened his Guests were treated to a lav- Many gathered together Michael Bacarella. You can contact the author restaurant Filippo’s on ish buffet through the gen- within the Italian American at 200 North Greenwood Avenue, Park Ridge, Causeway Street, North End, erosity of Filippo. Donations community and also many IL 60068. Boston for a fundraiser to were made to Lions Club political figures joined in to benefit the earthquake vic- Sulmona and the Abruzzo support this worthy cause. Met a Trin-Italian (More photos on Page 5) Italian-Americans are one of the largest eth- nic groups in America. Christian Kulikoski who is planning on a race for the District 1 City Council seat this year is half-Italian. Aaron Michelwitz running for State Representative in Mayor’s Column rd the 3 Suffolk special election is one-eight Ital- by Thomas M. Menino, Mayor, City of Boston ian. Talk show host Michele McPhee is half- Italian. D.A. Dan Conley is half Italian. I’m half Close to 200 leaders from a spectrum both large and small, and our response Italian. Finally I met the first Trin-Italian the of government agencies, businesses, to swine flu concerns showed this plan- other day. Boston University Public Safety and nonprofit organizations gathered ning in action. Even before news of any Officer Vernessa Mohammed has two grand- in Boston last week for a summit to reported cases of the flu hit Boston, the parents from Italy and two from Trinidad. The promote cross-sector communication Boston Public Health Commission bunch of us could form our own sub-ethnic group around planning and response to un- (BPHC) was actively coordinating with but usually we just think we’re Italian. anticipated emergencies. When my health care providers, first responders, administration began meeting with and state and national agencies, such Ayers Riding to Brandeis leaders to plan this event, no one as the Centers for Disease Control and Listening to some of those Brandeis students could have predicted that we would Prevention, to monitor the situation who invited Bill Ayers to speak on campus, one be grappling with an actual large-scale around the clock. When it became clear would think this guy was some sort of modern emergency in the midst of the sum- that Boston would eventually be directly day Paul Revere. He’s not. The unrepentant ter- mit. However, for guests at last week’s impacted, we made sure that residents rorist and former fugitive member of the conference, the swine flu crisis served knew the necessary precautions to take Weather Underground spoke on campus on April as a perfect example of how important in order to avoid the illness. Since 30. One sophomore Liza Behrendt of Democracy it is to establish effective partner- discovering probable cases in the City, for America, the student group that invited ships and lines of communication in the BPHC has worked with institutions Ayers told the media. “Even with a past of some order to prepare and respond to crisis to take the appropriate steps to mini- immoral actions, students still have something situations. mize the potential of spreading the valuable to gain from interacting with him.” In Boston, over the last several years, illness. These steps have not only Hopefully, she’ll grow up before she graduates we’ve reached out to residents and the helped to reduce the impact of swine private sector to strengthen our emer- (Continued on Page 14) gency preparedness efforts for crises (Continued on Page 15)

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A weekly column highlighting some of the more interesting aspects of our ancestry...our lineage...our roots. HIND, BOAR AND COW CHIPS We have covered the cir- became so terrified that he cumstances surrounding hid from the hero. the birth of Hercules, his The fifth labor of Hercules early education, physical was a humiliating assign- training, the events which ment. He was required to led to the imposition of his clean the stables of King famous labors and the first Augeias in one day. The two of those ordeals. king owned vast herds of The third labor required cattle, and the dung from Hercules to capture the these herds had been depos- Cerynithian hind, a golden ited so thickly on his land, horned deer with hoofs of that it was no longer able to brass that roamed the for- be cultivated. Hercules ests of Attica. This beauti- made a separate deal with ful animal had been dedi- the king, agreeing to clean cated to Diana, the goddess the stables in return for a of the hunt, and was sacred payment of one tenth of the to her. Consequently, it had cattle. Revere City Councilor Anthony Zambuto, Alex Bulla, Dave Doyle, Cheryl Bulla, Boston to be captured alive and un- After the contract was City Council Candidate Andrew Kenneally, Dawn Doyle, former City Councilor Attorney harmed. Hercules pursued signed, Hercules broke Diane Modica, Neffo Cappuccio, Maggie Atanasov and Eric Carco. the deer for a full year be- through the walls of the fore running it down. One stables and diverted a Andrew Kenneally, an- the campaign is coming report states that he caught nearby river, flushing the other one of those Gaelic up in West Roxbury where it in nets while another says area with its water. As was Garlic politicians is winning Kenneally was born and that he crept upon it while suspected, Augeias refused over voters in East Boston, raised. There are lots of it slept. Following proof of to honor his agreement, his adopted home. Folks Kenneallys over on that side capture, the animal was re- claiming that it was the duty stopped by Spinelli’s in Day of the city and Kenneally has leased unharmed. of Hercules to perform the Square for his Kick-off event. more than his share of police The fourth labor required work without pay. Threat- He is gaining attention officers in his family tree. of Hercules was to capture ening revenge, the strong citywide in a crowded field of I’m sure that time will be just the Erymathian boar, a large man returned to Tiyrns only city council at large candi- as great as this most recent beast that ranged over to find that he was doubly dates running for two vacant one in Eastie on April 30th. Mount Erymanthus and rav- repaid for his cleverness seats. City Councilor Sal It appears, Andrew has aged the territory all around when King Eurystheus, au- LaMattina from District 1 adopted a “bookends” strat- northwest Arcadia. The ani- thor of these labors, refused was there as was former Dis- egy. Start in opposite cor- mal was tracked into the to honor this last ordeal on trict 1 City Councilor Diane ners of the city (East Boston deep snows of its mountain- the grounds that it had been Modica. The makers and and West Roxbury) and have ous territory and brought undertaken for hire. shakers of Eastie politics as toward City Hall and the back alive to the king who NEXT WEEK: Bird and Bull well as many of Andrew’s council chambers. friends from his time as an A candidate from East aide to former City Council Boston who appears to be President Michael Flaherty. uniting all the different Passoni Campaign Ironically, one of the two factions in Eastie politics vacant seats up for grabs is toward his campaign makes Boston City Council candi- Gears Up for Final Stretch Flaherty’s who is running for him instantly one of the front date Andrew Kenneally mayor this year. running candidates. By the with former Boston City With the Special Demo- nered from the Massachu- My friend Kristen Langone way, he also has two of the Councilor Diane Modica. cratic Primary less than two setts League of Environ- was there and is working best parade groupies in weeks away, the Passoni mental Voters and the hard on Kenneally’s cam- Boston politics on his side. Kenneally believes he can campaign says it feels confi- Sierra Club Massachusetts paign. She grew up in the If he’s marching in a pa- represent all parts of the city dent going into the final Chapter. Jeff Knudsen of North End but now calls rade, you can bet that both well and that his experience stretch and continues to Massachusetts Clean Water East Boston home. In her Michele Moore and Kaileen working at the City Council gain momentum. Action calls Passoni “a com- past campaigns, she was a Connelly will be there at his prepares him well. He also “I’m hearing it every day mitted advocate who will campaign manager for Jerry side drumming up the crowd. believes from growing up in when I am out knocking on work tirelessly for public McDermott from Allston- They already know about all this city and loving it that his doors and at community transit and on behalf of Brighton. She’s a member of the upcoming parades like message will resonate with events,” explained Passoni. measures to combat climate the Langone family and poli- Dorchester Day and Bunker voters from East Boston, “Voters are clearly looking change and promote clean tics is second nature for her. Hill Day and are dusting off West Roxbury and all the for a fresh perspective, and power.” I hear another kick off for their sneakers for them. neighborhoods of Boston. we’ve been excited by the The Massachusetts Na- outpouring of support.” tional Organization for Susan Passoni, her cam- Women PAC also endorsed paign staff, and volunteers Passoni this week. Vicky Councillor Tobin Proposes say they have knocked on Steinberg, Chair of the Mas- thousands of doors and iden- sachusetts NOW PAC, said, Home Rule Change on Mayoral Vacancy tified support in every neigh- “The Massachusetts NOW Boston City Councillor West Roxbury and Jamaica town or unable to perform borhood in the district. PAC is proud to support Su- John M. Tobin, Jr., filed a Plain. “Let’s eliminate the his duties. If the Mayor va- Passoni has earned the san Passoni for State Rep- Home Rule Petition with the appearance of inside pol- cates the office before his endorsements of nearly ev- resentative in the Third City Council that would give itics and king making. Let’s term ends, the President of ery progressive organization Suffolk District. Her finan- Mayoral authority to the City allow the City Clerk to step the City Council becomes making an endorsement cial expertise will help guide Clerk instead of the Coun- in temporarily until the vot- “Acting Mayor” for the re- in the race, and two recent the Commonwealth through cil President if the Office of ers can have a chance to mainder of the term. endorsements bring her to- this tough economic time, Mayor is vacated between decide who should run their Councillor Tobin’s Home tal to thirteen. Massachu- and we are confident that scheduled city elections. city.” Rule Petition proposes that setts Clean Water Action she will use that expertise “It’s time to take the politi- As it stands, the President the City Clerk, not the City rounds out the environmen- to ensure that we emerge cal jockeying out of the en- of the City Council takes Council President, perform tal endorsements, adding to tire process,” said Council- over the role of Mayor when the backing Passoni gar- (Continued on Page 10) lor Tobin, who represents the current Mayor is out of (Continued on Page 12) Ruggiero - Mazzarella Memorial Home “ur amily erving our amily ith rofessionalism, ignity & espect” We are offering funeral packages during these difficult economic times starting at $3995.* Ample Off Street Parking in Our 3 Parking Lots - Complimentary Valet Parking - Nonsectarian Transportation To & From Visiting Hours For Family & Friends - Si Parla Italiano - Se Habla Espanol Joseph L. 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He was Mass Celebrating Vol. 113 - No. 19 Friday, May 8, 2009 the devoted father of John Frank’s Life in St. DePinto, Frances Carino Patrick Church in GUEST EDITORIAL and her husband John, Stoneham. Interment at Donato DePinto, Annette St. Patrick’s Cemetery, OBAMA/ACLU TEAM UP Slattery and her hus- Stoneham. Donations AGAINST AMERICA band Christopher, Frank DePinto, Jr. and may be made in memory of Frank to VNA by Edward P. Shallow his wife Jackie, and Anthony DePinto. Hospice Care, 100 Sylvan Road, G-500 President Obama’s decision to release highly Cherished grandfather of ten, and great Woburn, MA, 01801. Frank will be missed classified details of how the United States interro- gates terrorists is one of the most dangerous acts grandfather of two. Frank was a veteran of and fondly remembered. an American president has taken in a time of war. Many highly sensitive and previously unknown details of the program were contained in those documents — information now in the hands of Osama bin Laden and his terrorist associates. The Wall Street Journal of 4/27 indicates; As if Mothers Day disclosing interrogation memos has not caused enough trouble, now the Obama Administration plans to release photographs collected as part of HOW IT CAME TO BE military probes into prisoner abuse. by James DiPrima Whatever their context, you can be sure the pho- tographs will be used by Islamic radicals to inflame Mothers Day is on May 10, she began to get mothers to anti-American sentiment. Mr. Obama has prom- this year. In the United States come together to protest the war ised to improve America’s image in the world, and we celebrate it on the second and the killing of sons of moth- we doubt the Taliban and al Qaeda will distribute Sunday in May. This is a day ers and called for an interna- the photographs with the caveat that Mr. Obama when we honor our mothers. It tional Mothers Day celebration of is a breath of fresh air. They will use them as a is truly fitting that we do this peace and motherhood. She tried for given birth to us, nurturing to change July 4th to Mothers Day (Continued on Page 15) us teaching us and most of all but was unsuccessful and June 2 loving us unconditionally. In was set aside as the day of cel- return, on this joyous day, we ebration. In 1873 as many as 18 shower them with flowers, jew- cities in North America observed Derby Day Celebrated elry, books and other items to ex- this new holiday which was mainly press our love and gratitude. Surely financed by Howe. When she could no at Lucia’s Ristorante it’s worth the dollars spent knowing longer afford them they eventually pe- how much they are loved by us. tered out. For ten more years Boston Is Mothers Day a contrived holiday to en- continued to celebrate June 2 as Mothers hance business? Is it a relatively new holi- Day. day to honor mothers? Let’s look at some Though her dream of a holiday for moth- brief history about this holiday. ers was a failure she nonetheless had Mothers have been honored throughout planted the idea into what would become history. The Egyptians favored the goddess Mothers Day. Anna Reeves Jarvis from Isis and regarded her as the mother of the West Virginia led a woman’s group in cel- Pharaohs. Ancient Romans celebrated the ebrating Howe’s holiday to unite families Great Mother, Magna Mater, through the that had been separated during the war and goddess Cybele. During the 1600 in England, to re-unite them in what she referred to as by clerical decree, Mothering Day was ini- Mothers Friendship Day. tiated. Servants and workers were allowed Anna Reeves Jarvis died on May 9, 1905 to travel to their home towns and visit with her daughter Anna M. Jarvis carried on the their mothers and families where sumptu- fight to establish an official Mothers Day in ous meals were prepared and mothers were honor of her mother. In 1908 the church, the honored guest. When the English Andrews Methodist Church, where her Pilgrims came to the new world they did mother had taught Sunday school for 20 Anne Devlin-Tagliaferro, Richard and Virginia not celebrate Mothering Day which was not years celebrated the first Mother’s Day on Kimball of the North End and Bobbi Clark of Weston, in line with their Puritan ways. They basi- May 10, 1908, two carnations were given to Massachusetts enjoy the Derby Day Party held at Lucia’s cally devoted themselves to hard work and attendees, white for deceased mothers and Restaurant on Hanover Street, Boston. certainly the living conditions did not allow red for mothers still alive. The church was for celebration, their main concern was incorporated into the International Moth- survival. ers Day Shrine in 1972. Julia Ward Howe’s proclamation of 1870 The first state to officially recognize Moth- led to the first Mothers Day in North ers Day was West Virginia in 1912 and in America. 1914 President Woodrow Wilson declared the Twelve years prior she wrote The Battle second Sunday in May as Mothers Day. Hymn of the Republic and was so moved by We should remember our Mothers every the death of many during the Civil War that day. To all Mothers: - “HAPPY MOTHERS DAY”

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Page 4 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 8, 2009 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ FinanciallySpeaking THINKING OUT LOUD with Ben Doherty by Sal Giarratani BANKS NEED MORE MONEY IN STRESS TEST Endings, Endings, Endings, Endings Citigroup will need up to a conversion of its preferred cial. Brian Kelly of Kelly Jeep About 15 years ago, I went when he died in 2007 and I $10 billion in new capital as stock into common with Chrysler in Lynnfield, Mas- over to Harvard University was turned upside down the government continues the U.S. Government ending sachusetts said he plans on as a guest lecturer in an again when my married fell negotiations of its stress up with 36% of Citigroup’s using local banks to finance English Literature class. As apart. Time passed. I went test. The bank in negotiat- stock. Some banks are hag- the loans. He is advertising I walked from Harvard on with life. My world kept ing with the Federal Re- gling with the Fed over “new cars @ used car prices” Square through Harvard moving and I kept busy. I serve about its financial calculating its 2009-10 to make it a buyer’s market. Yard, I tried to piece together am both happier and not health could end up with a revenues based on their Chrysler’s plan call for pay- my lecture as I walked along happy at all at times. I have $500 million cushion above 1 st quarter earnings and ing Fiat $6.9 billion, and giv- the way. When I arrived at moved on and grown. Under- what the government is re- annualize their earnings ing the company at least the classroom, the students standing that the road to quiring. The Fed is working based on that figure but ac- 20% of the company. greeted me nicely. The class life gets detoured from time with the nation’s 19 biggest knowledge that the figures Energy stocks pushed mar- professor told them I was to time. I didn’t come to a banks and will predict each could be low. The banks kets higher for their 7th gain born a police officer and a dead end. I keep moving and bank’s potential loss under have 30 days to come up in eight weeks. Crude rose journalist. Some of the stu- challenging life. Obstacles dire economic conditions. with a plan. Some banks will 4.1% to $53.02/bll., a six dents thought what an odd were overcome. There was For certain banks who can’t need more money from the week high. Manufacturing combination of talents. life after my marriage de- raise new funds the govern- government, and on May 7th data contracted in April, but Some thought it was cool railed. I met new friends. ment will take a stake in they all will come up with a at a slow pace as consumers that a cop could write as if Did new things. I challenge their common equity. The plan. outlook brightened. Con- it seemed impossible to life everyday. I wake up Obama administration will U.S. auto sales fell 34% in sumer attitudes brightened do both things. I spent forty ready for every day. Endings outline the role they will April, dampening hopes that in April by the University of minutes talking from the don’t have to come with end- play in each bank where it demand would pick up de- Michigan. Their index fin- top of my head about the skill ing. Sometimes, endings has a stake. The goal is to spite the uncertainty sur- ished @ 65 the highest rate of writing. The most impor- can be new beginnings. get out of the investments rounding GM and Chrysler. since September. Chevron’s tant thing I expressed was Everyday can be a new as soon as possible, and Chrysler sought bankruptcy earnings fell 64% on lower the skill in ending some- day and a new start. We get minimize government’s in- protection by declaring Chap- oil and natural gas prices thing. Unless you can end born once but every day we tervention in their opera- ter 11, last week. April sales prompting a move to con- a point, you could write on can wake up a new person. tions. The outcome of the fell to 819,540 car and light serve cash. MasterCard’s forever. Reborn. stress tests will shape what trucks, a decline of 34% net fell 18% in the 1st quar- Lately, I thought about Just as I taught those role the government will from a year earlier. Ford ter amid currency fluctua- endings after a recent trip to Harvard students that you play. The banks will have 30 Motors sales fell 32% and tions, lower investment in- St. Michael’s Cemetery in have to know when to end days to come up with a plan GM sales fell 33%. Honda come, and a slowdown in Roslindale off American something, you also have to and six months to put it into Motor saw its U.S. sales fall card use. U.S. Treasury Legion Highway. First, I paid know how to begin again. effect. The government said 25% and Nissan fell 38%, prices fell for the 4th day, a visit to my brother’s grave Failing isn’t failure unless it will not allow any of these and Toyota sales are off 38% with the 10-year hitting a and then traveled over to the you surrender to it. You know, 19 banks to fail. Goldman year to date. Obama officials high of 3.174%. grave of my grandparents. eventually life does pass. We Sachs and JP Morgan say there is no reason to Regulators closed down Praying there too. And I are after all terminal cases, Chase, two of the strongest doubt getting paid from Silverton Bank in Georgia, thought about endings and right? However, while we banks aren’t expected to Chrysler as the company will and Citizens Community beginnings. At Easter Mass, live we live. boost capital. Citigroup said continue to pay suppliers as Bank in New Jersey, mak- the priest gave a homily Growing up Italian and it is selling its Japanese Chrysler is given access to ing it 31 banks to fail this about the bridge that con- Irish is not crazy as it might brokerage business for $1.3 billion in federal finan- year in the U.S. Regulators nects the land of the living sound to someone either all about $7.9 billion in a deal cial and they are prepared to are trying to limit the impact with the land of the dead. Irish or all Italian. We get to that will boost capital by $2.5 offer $4.7 billion in addi- of the closures on the 1,400 He sermonized that the pick the best traits from both billion. The Fed should give tional loans. GMAC is pre- banks it did business with in bridge that connects both sides. When it comes to Citigroup credit for this pared to handle business the U.S. worlds is love. It binds all taking wrong turns in life transaction along with from Chrysler. Cerberus together. which end your dreams, you other sales it makes to boost Capital, Chrysler’s former It’s time to call your About a week before my can move forward again its capital. Under an earlier parent, has sizeable sales in financial advisor or call me brother passed, I dreamed looking for the next road to agreement Citigroup set up GMAC and Chrysler Finan- at 617-261-7777. that my parents were stand- hop on. I credit my Irish with ing at the edge of a bridge. and Sicilian determination My brother and I in the for allowing me to see begin- dream looked to them. Then nings after endings over and Senior Citizen Property Tax my brother walked toward over again. them and the three walked In that dream I had, I across the bridge away from saw my bridge way down Work Off Program me. I woke up puzzled by the the horizon which tells me In 2007 Mayor Thomas M. year we increased the pro- order to apply, applicants dream. Then two weeks I’ll be around through good Menino instated the Senior gram from 6 accepted appli- must own and occupy resi- later my brother died and I times and bad, surviving Citizen Property Tax Work- cants to 16 accepted appli- dential property in the City recalled the dream. It was as both for a while longer. Off Program. The program cants. This year we are look- of Boston for at least 3 years. if I was being prepared for The story doesn’t end here gives qualifying applicants, ing to fulfill the 50 slots Income restrictions are his passing. because life continues on who must be 60 years of age available. The accepted ap- $30,000 for single applicants Since then, my life has for me. My happily ever or older the opportunity to plicants will have the oppor- and $45,000 for married ap- passed by rather quickly. It after dream ended but I offset their property tax tunity to work at City Hall or plicants including gross in- was turned upside down didn’t! through part-time employ- city departments and agen- come from all sources. ment. This program is a cies in the Boston neighbor- There is no home value great opportunity for Boston hoods. limit and there is no asset seniors, most of which are The program is a collabo- limit for the program. The NORTH END on a fixed income to receive ration of Assessing, the Eld- deadline for applications is assistance in payment of erly Commission and Inter- June 30, 2009. Under these their property taxes. Last Governmental Relations. In guidelines, the Mayor and his staff are hoping to help a PRINTING rapidly growing population of 5 PRINCE STREET • NORTH END • BOSTON, MA 02113 h'REATER"OSTONS!FFORDABLE0RIVATE#EMETERYv senior citizens who are house rich and cash poor. 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From left to right, Antonietta Mustone and Charlene Navarro volunteer at check in, collecting donations for the Abruzzo Earthquake Victims.

Filippo Frattaroli (left) thanks members of various Italian American organizations such as Italia Unita, Festa Calabrese among many more who supported his efforts in raising funds for the Abruzzo Earthquake victims.

Lynne O’Connor, Filippo Frattaroli and Brian O’Connor, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen in Winchester, Massachusetts.

Joe Mauro supports the Left to Right: Angelo Tamburello, Joseph Tamburello, Filippo Frattaroli, Elizabeth Abruzzo Earthquake Tamburello, Joseph Tamburello and Mario DiMeo, pose for a photo at the Abruzzo Fundraiser Earthquake Fundraiser held at Filippo’s Ristorante to benefit the earthquake at Filippo’s Ristorante victims. in Boston’s North End. Designs By Meghan Leigh Hand made Sterling Silver, Swarovski Crystal NEW & Beaded Jewelry ENGLAND Keri Ciccolo Co-Owner/Designer RIDE FOR [email protected] FREEDOM VI Custom orders for any event welcome! 617.605.9013 LUCIA R I S T O R A N T E & B A R Traditional This summer don’t forget the New England Ride for Italian Cuisine Freedom VI. Run to the Viet- nam Veterans Memorial in Donato Frattaroli Worcester on Sunday, Au- gust 16. The ride will start 415 Hanover Street, Boston, MA 02113 in Framingham and all pro- ceeds to support POW-MIA 617.367.2353 Awareness and Veterans Care. The ceremony will be — Open for Lunch and Dinner Daily — held at the Worcester me- morial site. The ride is pre- Private dining rooms for any occasion sented by Rolling thunder, Massachusetts Chapter #1. [email protected] Keep August 16 open. For more information call 617- www.luciaboston.com 371-8399 or 617-838-1255. Page 6 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 8, 2009

ALL THAT ZAZZ Res Publica by Mary N. DiZazzo by David Trumbull The Shape of Eyebrows —Design or Disaster? Mayor Menino Appoints Ellen Rooney as Ciao bella, never be in or out of style. only should an operator Your hair is your crowning They will remain your per- be skilled in the “art” of Republican Election Commissioner glory, but your eyebrows are sonal signature. eyebrow design but they Mayor Thomas M. Menino is a loss to the Republican the crowning jewels of your The mistake most com- better be a master in wax- has appointed Ellen Rooney, City Committee and State face. monly seen is a brow where ing. One wrong move and former Republican State Committee. However, she Many women just don’t get the body (the part of the brow your eyebrow is ruined or is Committee member for the will be fulfilling an important it! The importance of a well- closest to the nose) is too gone! Wax is not forgiving. Second Suffolk District, to role overseeing elections to shaped brow with your face large, the arch has been It should only be used to the city’s Board of Election ensure that they are con- structure, coloring, and over exaggerated and the remove the bulk of hair and Commissioners. In mak- ducted impartially and with lifestyle in mind. Here is a end is almost nonexistent. not to create a brow shape. ing the announcement protection for the rights of column with some interest This happens as a result of After the bulk is removed Mr. Menino said — the minority party. on the subject of eyebrows. an unskilled operator or is the operator needs to go back “Ellen brings a strong and Prior to her role as a When it comes to eyebrows sometimes self inflicted. and pluck in order to design. distinguished background State Committee member, one size does not fit most. Regardless, whoever, how- To conclude I would like to in politics and I am certain Ms. Rooney held various From as far back as Twiggy ever it happened the indi- say if you’re putting your that she will provide an ob- positions including chair of (for those of us with memo- vidual clearly got “lost” in the head in a shampoo bowl or jective voice to the board,” the Boston Licensing Board, ries that long) to the Brooke service. What people don’t letting the girl who does your said Mayor Menino. “Ellen Executive Director of the Shields merely groomed realize is one wrong hair nails do your brows than rest will be a great asset to the Access Scholarship program brows we know that the removed can leave a hole. assure someone can copy Election Department and I and the Executive Director trends come and go. It’s been Then they begin to “chase” your signature! am extremely happy she of the Beacon Hill Business said that the eyebrows are the mistake. This is where These opinions are based decided to take this very Association. the signature of the face. We design turns to disaster. from a Registered Estheti- important post to help en- “I am very happy to be also know that no two signa- Most clients are in the pro- cian, Paula Pirrello, whose sure fairness in our city’s joining this strong Board of tures are the same. Why cess of growing out their 30-years’ experience has elections system.” Election Commissioners then would anyone choose to eyebrows. This is almost as kept a 24-year private prac- As a member of the Repub- and I have a deep respect follow a trend or want so and much fun as letting your tice, European Skincare, in lican State Committee, for the responsibility I now so’s brows? Probably because hair or your roots grow out! Reading, Mass. Ms. Rooney, recruited fellow have to help ensure a we want to follow what the Not a party but well worth the Buona giornata and God Republicans to run for local smooth elections process for movie stars are doing and we effort and a lot less time. bless the United States of and state elections and the City of Boston,” said Ms. want to appear in style. Unfortunately not all of the America! worked on many local cam- Rooney in an official City of That’s all well and good ex- hair grows back. When a — Mary N. paigns. Indeed, one of her Boston release. “As a strong cept for the fact that no one hair is removed from the DiZazzo-Trumbull last acts as a GOP Commit- believer in exercising the I know is in the movies. hair follicle over and over teewoman was to recruit me right to vote I am deeply hon- When considering an eye- sometimes the hair follicle Read prior weeks’ “All That to run in the special election ored to be appointed to the brow shape it’s always best dies. Then the eyebrow pen- Zazz” columns at www.mary to fill the vacancy in the Board and thank Mayor to remain close to our God cil becomes our friend, yet 4nails.com. Mary is a third- Third Suffolk District of the Menino for the opportunity.” given design and refine another reason not to over generation cosmetologist and Massachusetts House of what’s there. Not only is it wax/pluck. a Massachusetts distributor of Representatives — the va- David Trumbull is the usually the best for the Waxing is the most com- Kosmea brand rose hip oil cancy caused by the resig- chairman of the Boston Ward shape of the face, as well as monly used method for products. She may be con- nation of Sal DiMasi. The Three Republican Committee. the facial features, but you shaping the brows. A great tacted at (978) 470-8183 or election will be June 16th. Boston’s Ward Three includes can be sure your brows will choice but buyer beware. Not [email protected] As a City Election Com- the North End, West End, part missioner Ms. Rooney will no of Beacon Hill, downtown, longer get actively engaged waterfront, Chinatown, and May Crowning in Republican politics, which part of the South End. by Bennett Molinari and Richard Molinari On Friday, we set the May memories of May Crownings as parishioners who simply shrine at Sacred Heart we experienced long ago looked forward to the re-en- Mattéo Gallo Church. It never varies, a while at Saint John School actment of this annual simple pedestal covered in came flooding back; lovely event. blue fabric, a statue of Mary memories of children in pro- The May Crowning of Mary o and flowers set around the cession leading to the is a traditional Catholic o Appraisals statue. 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Roberto Benigni — One Show Only in Boston! Freeway Two-time Academy Award- the final section — a recita- winner (1999) for Best Actor tion of the poem itself…He and Best Foreign Film and recited the words so animat- Says ... nominee for Best Director edly, but with such rever- and Best Writer, for Life is ence for the 11 syllable You can email your questions to [email protected] to the Beautiful Roberto Benigni lines, that it was like listen- attention of Freeway. Don’t forget folks, Freeway is not a vet, is coming to Boston on ing to great music. Millions so please keep the questions light-hearted! Thanks. Saturday, June 6, 2009 of Italians have so far risen I want to wish all Moms out cloth or a piece of bounty and with his one-man show to their feet to cheer at the there a “Happy Mother’s Day” wipe their paws because “TuttoDante.” Roberto’s end of this show; this and to all the dog mother’s they are sensitive to the hot unique creation is a fasci- evening was no exception.” that take care of my pooch pavement they walk on. nating journey that extends “By the time it came to the friends. Mother’s Day is spe- Keep this thought in mind; from current and daily Divine Comedy’s Fifth cial for everyone out there as much as we love our pets events to the Divine Com- Canto…There was pin-drop and for those of you that if it is really hot take them edy. From moments of pure silence as Benigni switched know of someone that lives out early in the morning or humor to moments of breath- from passionate … to con- alone even an elderly friend when the sun sets. My pooch taking poetry — in particular Canto V from trolled, near operatic delivery. Even for fans please drop by and say hello friends can be left alone for The Inferno, Dante’s medieval, cosmos-be- with minimal grasp of Italian the beauty of and just maybe bring a box a while. Leave the air con- striding epic of sin, salvation and eternity. the poetry was apparent.” Evening Standard of candy or flowers the ditioner on and the televi- Benigni has been perfecting his one-man Of the Italian show, critics declared: thought will always be re- sion tuned into the Food show in his native Italy for the past 3 years, “Benigni has been able to enchant…the membered. Holidays and Channel. That should work. where more than one million passionate audience, leaving it in ecstasy, speechless, special occasions come and It works for me. I love the fans cheered in delight. Now, after spectacu- perhaps, surprised by such emotion.” La go and we are so busy with Food Network. lar appearances to sold out theatres in Paris Repubblica our own family and friends Enjoy the weekend and and London, Benigni performs his show in “Climbing through the ages, he miracu- that we forget those that are don’t let me forget my co- English, peppered with Italian and for the lously combines yesterday with today, cur- left alone. workers at the Post-Gazette. finale, he will recite the Fifth Canto in its rent events with poetry, anger with laugh- May is a beautiful time of Have a wonderful Mother’s original medieval Italian. ter.” Corriere della Sera the year to take a walk, en- Day because they take very The Canto V describes the tragic love story “A small miracle, considering the amount joy yourselves and don’t for- good care of me. My human between Paolo and Francesca, condemned of people Benigni has brought to the Divine get my pooch friends. If we companion there could be no for the sin of lust to pass eternity on the Comedy.” Variety (US edition) get weather like we did last better (owner) in the whole first of the descending rings of hell. And, judging from the sold-out box offices week in the 90’s make sure wide world other than you … “TuttoDante” has received rave reviews for every stage on the tour, from the long they get clean fresh water I love you “Re” Be kind, be all across Italy, as well as in England for his applause and standing ovations that con- when they get home. Also generous and be loved. recent London performance. clude each evening, “a small miracle” may when you take my pooch That’s all for now … Life is “Benigni has long been a national hero in have actually occurred, as Roberto Benigni friends home get a clean good!!! Italy,” notes the UK’s Telegraph. “Climbing says, “The poetry is not only in who writes, over the seats to collect his two Oscars for but especially in the ear of who listens.” the 1997 tragicomedy La Vita è Bella (Life is “TuttoDante” starring Roberto Benigni Beautiful) was only the most conspicuous of is a majestic life-affirming evening per- The Consulate General of Italy his acts of iconoclasm. Since the 1970s he formed in English, peppered with Italian, in Boston has been adored as a satirist of Italy’s poli- while the finale of the Fifth Canto will be ticians. But, over the past three years, he in Italian. is delighted to invite you to the has added to his hero status through his Tickets on sale – Ticketmaster.com Symposium “A sequential k-12 Curriculum for an touring show dedicated to Italy’s medieval (1-800-745-3000) For more information Advanced and Updated Approach to the Teaching of Italian Language literary giant, Dante Alighieri, author of the log onto www.bostonconcepts.net or and Culture” Divine Comedy … By the time he reached www.massimogallotta.com.

MAY 9th, 2009 - 9:30 AM BOSTON PUBLIC LIBRARY CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS COFFEE HOUR RABB LECTURE HALL, 700 Boylston St. Copley Square, Boston Gianna Pergola, 2 ½ and Ezio Salimbeni, Moderator: Professor Carlo Cipollone, 2 ¾, both of Fulton Street in the North End, Director of the Education Office, Consulate General of Italy enjoy their Dunkin’ Donuts donuts at Mayor Menino’s Neighborhood Coffee 9:30 – INTRODUCTION Hour at Christopher Columbus Park on OPENING REMARKS April 29. Residents at the event were Liborio Stellino, Consul General of Italy eligible to win a “Day on the Town” raffle Robert A. De Leo, Speaker of the House of Representatives prize package including a Dunkin’ Donuts of Massachusetts gift basket, Macy’s and Legal Sea Foods Susan Wheltle, Director of the Office of Humanities, History gift certificates, Swan Boat rides, and free and Social Science of the Department of Elementary and parking downtown for the day compliments Secondary Education of the Massachusetts Convention Center Carolyn Henderson, Member of the Global Education Advisory Council Board of the Department of Education, and Authority. Director of the China Exchange Initiative (Photo by Lauren Patrick) Carlo Cipollone, Director of the Education Office, Consulate General of Italy 10:45 – COFFEE BREAK SPEAKERS East Boston’s First Annual Elvira Di Fabio, Senior Perceptor, Course Head, Undergraduate Studies, Romance Languages and SCULPTURE, 3D INSTALLATION, OUTDOOR ART Literatures, Harvard University Anthony A. Pino (Harvard, Class of 2010) and AND GARDENING CONTEST Christopher Magliozzi (Harvard, Class of 2011) Head to 80 Border Street day reception, by People’s ber you can’t vote for own ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRESENTED BY May 21 to see East Boston’s Choice Votes by those piece). Katherine Lopez Natale, President of C.A.S.IT. Inc., and First Annual Sculpture, 3D attending reception and Contact Bo Petran, at Former President of the Massachusetts Foreign Languages Installation, Out Door Art for participating pieces. So [email protected], or Association; Rosemarie Grasso and Sonia Marrone, and Gardening Contest. The make sure to come on Sandra Castillo at Italian Elementary School Teachers event is geared to enhance down and vote (but remem- [email protected]. MIDDLE SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRESENTED BY public space by showcas- Elisa Pancheri, Dawn Passarella, and MariaStella ing the creativity of area Cocchiara, Italian Middle School Teachers residents through art and APARTMENTS FOR RENT gardening. HIGH SCHOOL CURRICULUM PRESENTED BY All mediums accepted like Christopher Columbus Plaza Emilio Mazzola, President of the Massachusetts Italian Teachers Association; Maria T. Figueroa, Rita Di Carlo, sculptures, site specific in- 1 & 2 Bedrooms - $1,999 - $2,575 Matthew Papino, Italian High School Teachers stallation, mixed media, art works in wood, metal, stone, All utilities included VIDEO CONFERENCES pottery, fabric, tile ceramics. Anthony Tamburri, President of the American Association Located on the waterfront of Boston’s historic North End Outdoor paint and photogra- of Teachers of Italian phy even, as long as it can For more information please call 617-367-2555 Bruna Boyle, Italian Instructor at Univeristy of Rhode Island withstand the elements or Cristina Loglio, RAI, Radiotelevisione Italiana you don’t mind the weather- (Italian Public Service Broadcaster) ing process. Come show Carmela Pesca, Professor and Director of the Italian off your gardening skills, if Resource Center at Central Connecticut State University you dare, with flowers, plants, 12:45 – CURRICULUM PROJECTS, topiaries, etc… FINAL REMARKS & QUESTIONS Judging will take place R.S.V.P.: Education Office [email protected] May 21, 2009 at the Atlantic phone: 617-722-9409 Works Gallery’s Third Thurs- Page 8 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 8, 2009 The Socia by Hilda M. Morr

Special guests included cess with a one week stay The new facility reuses gala emcee, Joyce Kul- at Casa Sophia in Tulum, and adds to the site of the hawik, noted arts and enter- Mexico including airfare; former Vincent Memorial tainment critic and three- a five-night stay at Black Hospital originally built in time cancer survivor, as well Rock Lodge in Belize; and a 1907; and the Society has as the event’s honorary Monday Night Football applied for Gold level certifi- chair, cancer survivor and Package for eight including cation for Leadership in founder of The Shade Foun- eight tickets in the Club Energy and Environmental dation, Shonda Schilling. Seat Level at a Patriots (LEED) design. The evening featured a home game. In addition, the With 40 private guest Mistress of Ceremonies Joyce Kulhawik, left, with cocktail reception and hors “Emerald Raffle” featured suites, a library, common Don Gudaitis, American Cancer Society N.E. Division d’oeuvres followed by dinner, diamond and emerald clus- dining areas, and transpor- CEO, and Shonda Schilling, the “Key Gala” Honorary a super silent auction, a live ter earrings valued at $1600 tation services, the Lodge Chairperson. (Photo by Roger Farrington) auction and dancing to donated by Firestone & Par- will enable more patients the sounds of one of New son Jewelers of Boston. than ever before to take Nearly 200 guests helped Hope Lodge Center in Bos- England’s premier bands, The AstraZeneca Hope advantage of the state-of- “keep hope ever green” at ton, a program of the Soci- Mystique. Lodge Center in Boston, the-art cancer treatments the American Cancer ety. The elegant affair pro- Highlights of the evening’s located at 125 South Hun- offered in the city’s premier Society’s “Key Gala” recently vided guests the opportunity live auction included a tington Avenue, annually medical institutions. A held at the Fairmont Copley to celebrate the recent open- set of pottery planters hand- provides free lodging and sup- Community Resource Cen- Plaza Hotel in Boston. ing of the Center, which pro- painted by Massachusetts port services to more than ter in the AstraZeneca Hope About $200,000 was vides free, temporary lodging General Hospital for 1,500 cancer outpatients Lodge Center in Boston also raised, with all proceeds for cancer patients and their Children’s pediatric oncology and their caregivers who provides outreach to the benefiting the operational caregivers needing to travel patients. The super silent must travel far from home community with cancer in- costs of the AstraZeneca to Boston for treatment. auction was also a big suc- for treatment in Boston. formation and resources. DNA “Design Needs All” Italian Trade Commission and Massachusetts College of Art and Design Spring 2009 - Apparel/Textile/Yarns Collaborative Project The Italian Trade Commission and the fash- ian mills. The project made it possible for ion design program at Massachusetts College students to experience the complete” mill to of Art and Design conducted a collaborative designer” link that is inherent in the global project in partnership with a group of Italian production of fashion today. fabric and yarn mills. In spring 2009, senior The Italian textiles and yards arrived direct fashion design students at MassArt worked on from the mills in early 2009, giving the de- a project to design garments made form some sign teams one month to work through a cre- of the most innovative textiles and yarns avail- ating process that was similar to well-known able in the world. Thirty-three seniors formed brands famous for their “Made in Italy” labels. designed teams to produce sixteen unique en- The project brief entitled DNA: Design Needs sembles that explored these materials, made All challenged the MassArt students to address available thanks to the generosity of the Ital- the complex system of cultural values and ide-

Gail Bossi with her son Alex Aaron Bossi of East Boston who is a MassArt senior is one of the designers in the Italian Trade Com- mission and MassArt collaboration exhibit at Neiman Marcus, Boston, Massachusetts.

als that underlie the design, manufacture and retailing of fashion as a global industry. By becoming familiar with these top-tier ma- terials, MassArt students connected to the root of fashion design-the fiber in the fabric and spurn yarns. They also learned about the eco- friendly values of the mills and aligned them with their own. Many of the designs were con- structed with no waste by engineering cuts so that all scraps were utilized in the garments. The results of the project were presented on May 1, 2009 at MassArt and Neiman Marcus From left to right: Marco Gallotta, Marketing and Promotion Manager Fashion Center for in Boston. On May 2, 2009 the collection was the Italian Trade Commission, New York, Simonluca Dettori, Deputy Trade Commissioner officially presented to a selected audience of Fashion Center, Italian Trade Commission, New York, Rosemarie Avaro, Teresa Abbundo fashion experts and media. The garments will Stellino and Consul General of Italy Boston, Liborio Stellino pose in front of the MassArt be exhibited in the store windows for a total of students’ creations at Neiman Marcus in Boston, Massachusetts. two weeks. (Photos by Post-Gazette staff) POST-GAZETTE, MAY 8, 2009 Page 9 ally Set rill

Nationwide, the American background, Emmy award- the McNeil Americana Col- Cancer Society provided winning production designer lection at the Philadelphia Hope Lodge services to Katha Seidman shares her Museum of Art.” 17,000 people last year, experiences working on For tickets and more and saved them more than PBS’s acclaimed American information, call 978-369- $18 million in lodging Experience series, “The 9763 or visit www.concord costs during their cancer Presidents.” museum.org. treatments. From searching an an- ……. On Sunday, May 31 at For more information, tiques warehouse for just- 3 p.m., Chorus pro Musica, please call 1-800-ACS-2345 the-right glassware to choos- led by guest conductor or visit www.cancer.org/ ing the color of the First Jeffrey Rink, celebrates newenglandgalas. Lady’s dress, “Ms. Seidman’s Giacomo Puccini’s 150th ……. On Sunday, May 17 research and set design con- anniversary with a concert the Concord Museum pre- vey the look and feel of the performance of his grand sents “Behind the Scenes period, making the scenes opera “Turandot” at NEC’s Melanie Kaplan, center, with Red Sox Hall of Fame of PBS’s American Experi- believable.” Jordan Hall, starring so- pitcher Dennis Eckersley and his wife Jennifer at the ence,” beginning at 2 p.m. The program is offered prano Othalie Graham as “Key Gala.” (Photo by Roger Farrington) How does one set a presi- in association with the Turandot, tenor Kip Wilborn dential table for a film Concord Museum’s special as Calaf, and soprano Eleni about an American Presi- exhibition, “Setting the Calenos as Liu. dent? President’s Table: American At 2 p.m. in the hall, prior Using video clips as Presidential China from to the performance, opera expert Michael Sims will discuss the history and development of Puccini’s opera. The lecture and per- formance are sponsored by Concert Opera Boston. Considered Puccini’s mas- terpiece, “Turandot” re- mains as popular today as at its premiere in 1926. Set in China in “legendary times,” it tells the story of Prince Calaf’s courtship of the icy princess Turandot, whose suitors must successfully answer three riddles or face certain death. The prince succeeds and then poses his own riddle to Turandot: she Tom and Jennifer Sleeper, left, enjoy the “Key Gala” with must discover his name. Allison Scheier and Craig Levy. The opera is full of fiery, ex- (Photo by Roger Farrington) otic music and soaring melodies, including the sublime tenor aria “Nessun Brides Gone Wild !!! dorma.” Reserved seats may be selected and tickets pur- chased at www.choruspro Nancy Craven, left, with Jean and Jay Driscoll at the musica.org, or by phone at “Key Gala.” (Photo by Roger Farrington) 1-800-658-4276. ……. Looking ahead: Boston’s “First Lady,” Mrs. Angela Menino, invites us to save the date of Thursday, June 18 for Boston’s annual “Rose Garden Party,” which will be held in the spectacu- lar Rose Garden, located in the Back Bay Fens (not far from the Museum of Fine Arts), from 5:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. The event includes the fun-and-festive “Hats Ga- Bridal Sale lore!” Contest. For tickets, sponsorship, and more infor- mation, call 617-961-3039. ONE DAY ONLY Enjoy! (Be sure to visit Hilda FRIDAY, MAY 15 Morrill’s gardening Web site, www.bostongardens.com. In addition to events covered 8:00am to 12:00 Noon and reported by the columnist, “The Socially Set” is compiled Come Early to Reserve Your Spot in Line from various other sources such as news and press re- Doors Open 8:00am leases, PRNewswire services, etc.) No Appointment Necessary 355 Waverly Oaks Road DIAMONDS ROLEX Waltham, MA 02452 ESTATE JEWELRY Telephone (781) 899-6470 Bought & Sold http:/www.yolandas.com Jewelers Exch. Bldg. 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They started early Once again this beautiful College Hockey will be led by maintain her principles and as street thugs living by the North End Family has Matt Price, Matt Lombardi, relationship with her family criminal code, doing petty stepped up to help our and Ben Smith. when she refuses to divulge crimes and misdemeanors young people. We are most NEW SAINTS her source. The all-star cast that grew increasingly more fortunate to have them, Pope Benedict XVI canon- includes Alan Alda, Angela serious. Eventually they fall and their businesses ‘home’ ized five new Saints on Bassett, David Schwimmer, under the sway of organized in the North End. This is April 26 in a ceremony at Noah Wyle and Vera Farmiga. crime boss Pat Kelly (Brian what this true neighbor- St. Peter’s Square. They (1 hr. 47 mins.). Goodman). As Brian be- hood continues to be all are St. Arcangelo Tadini, MASK OF THE NINJA (DVD) comes increasingly lost in a about. 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Gunderson-Crowley, Mia decide the fate of the world. studded series, a very mod- NEAA Baseball is under- - Keep in your Thoughts Ranson, Francesco Santan- Only Jack can protect Miko ern heroine, Amanda Price, way, so its time to salute the and Prayers Geraldine ielo, Francis Shea, Isabella (Kristy Wu), the mysterious a bored and frustrated mod- teams, and their Coaches! Giacalone, John Romano Viar, Nevaeh Boucher, young woman who holds ern-day Londoner who longs This week the TOMASONE (Sr.) and Francis ‘Dasher’ Ashley DiForte, Mariele the crucial key, from a silent for the old-fashioned world of CLUB TIGERS: Coach Ralph Tirella. DiPrizio, Declan Dywer, and unseen enemy that courtship, throws the clas- Martinetti, Players: Robert - Celeb Sightings: Sister Anabela Norbis, Cheyenne can strike at any time. 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Danny D’Elia Angela Menino, the wife of Super Villains both old and tral character, Elizabeth Coach Paul Luongo, Players and Mother Anna’s chef Mayor Tom Menino, on re- new. Including Chameleon, Bennet, and finds herself Jordyn Amoroso, James Allen Caparella at the ceiving an Honorary Degree Venom and the Sinister center stage in the cel- Perez, Michael Perez, Bruins/Carolina game and from Northeastern Univer- Six: Electro, Doctor Octopus, ebrated romance. How can Mikayla Romano, Tim Mar- former Northeastern hockey sity at their Commence- Vulture, Sandman, Rhino she keep one of literature’s tin, Anthony Ruzzo, Joe and current Carolina NHLer ment on Friday morning at and Shocker. While these greatest love stories on track Seliba, Lorenzo Pantaleo, Matt Ryan. the TD Banknorth Garden. criminals are almost more when the real Elizabeth Mike Rauseo, Morgan - NEAD Costa Scholarships Boston’s ‘First Lady’ is a than Spidey can handle, his Bennet is stuck in the mod- Franklin, Jonathan Hall. Deadline is Friday May 8th. beautiful person, and the real struggle becomes an ern world? (2 hrs. 56 mins.). NORTH END AGAINST - Annual ‘Make Way For recognition is well deserved. internal one. The stress is THE LAST WORD (DVD) DRUGS INDIANS: Coach Al the Ducklings’ Parade Sun- ABRUZZO EARTHQUAKE enough to drive a high school Image Entertainment Vilar, Players Guarin Vilar, day, May 10th, 12 noon start RELIEF FUNDRAISER Super Hero over the edge, An odd but gifted poet, Evan TJ Shea, Nicole Cerulli, at Boston Common. A good part of my Sunday but making mistakes and Merck (Wes Bentley) makes Chris Romano, Mark SMILE! afternoon was spent at the learning lessons is all in a his living writing suicide Malone, Jase Cherchi, Nick Abruzzo Earthquake Relief days work for the Spectacu- notes for the soon-to-be- Shea, Paul Szulc, Solomon Fundraiser hosted by the lar Spider-Man. Four excit- departed. In this dark ro- Taieb, Jackson McDermott, Filippo Fratarolli Family at ing episodes from the hit TV mantic comedy, when he and Max Agin. their North End Filippo’s Series! (1 hr. 32 mins.). meets Charlotte (Winona COLLEGE BOARD Ristorante. It was a beauti- STREET WARRIOR (DVD) Ryder), the free-spirited sis- Danny D’Elia and his Suf- ful event and what we Genius Products/ ter of this latest client, Evan folk Baseball Team won their all know about Filippo RHI Entertainment has no choice but to lie about league GNAC Tournament, and his family is absolutely Iraq War veteran Jack his relationship to her late, and will now advance to the true; they are magnificent Campbell heads back home, lamented brother. Curiously NCAA Regional’s beginning searching for peace and attracted by his evasive family. When he arrives, he charms, a smitten Charlotte Have a professional represent finds his only brother in a begins her pursuit, forcing coma after falling victim to Evan to juggle an amorous you and your claim against a brutal and corrupt fight new girlfriend, a sarcastic the Insurance Company club. Deciding that the only new client (Ray Romano) and way to avenge his brother is an ever-increasing moun- Richard Settipane from the inside. Jack joins tain of lies. Also starring the fight club, determined to Katherine Boecher. (1 hr. 34 PUBLIC INSURANCE ADJUSTER bring the enterprise down mins.). FIRE - BURGLARY - FLOOD • Passoni Campaign (Continued from Page 2) And All Other Losses Pertaining to from this trying period stron- issues affecting women and Your Home or Business. ger and more united than girls in the Commonwealth. One Longfellow Place - Suite 2322 ever. 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spiring performances on the fifth sea- TORY – Every Friday from 8:30 - POLAR ATTRACTIONS – Now son of American Idol. Diagnosed with 10:00 PM – FREE – Enjoy the Museum’s through June 7, 2009. The Arctic and type 1 diabetes at an early age, he rooftop observatory equipped with a Antarctic inspired contemporary art- has refused to let the disease stand computer-controlled 12-inch Meade ists to capture the expansive panora- NOW in the way of his dreams. For more LX200 telescope – you’ll be amazed mas, sculptural ice formations and information log onto www.joslin.org/ and astounded by it all. Call 617-723- resilient life thriving at the ends of Giving_to_Joslin_Calendar.asp or call 2500 or visit: www.mos.org. the earth. This exhibit encourages PLAYING 617-732-2531. For tickets call 617-585- families to experience the Polar Re- 1260 or visit the box office. ISABELLA STEWART GARDNER gions through artwork and activities MUSEUM For more info., call 866-745-1876 or AGGANIS ARENA 280 The Fenway, Boston, MA visit www.pem.org. UPTOWN & DOWNTOWN 925 Commonwealth Avenue AFTER HOURS – Every third Thurs- Boston, MA day of each month from 5:00-9:00 PM. PEABODY MUSEUM OF IL DIVO - Thursday, May 14, 2009 After Hours is art, music, cocktails, ARCHAEOLOGY at 7:30 PM. The world’s most popular contemporary performances, gallery 11 Divinity Ave., Cambridge, MA operatic quartet, Il Divo, has returned explorations and more. For more in- A GOOD TYPE – TOURISM AND with its richest, most dynamic and formation please call: 617-278-5156 SCIENCE IN EARLY JAPANESE diverse album yet, “The Promise.” or visit: www.gardnermuseum.org. PHOTOGRAPHS – Ongoing. This ex- Legendary for two sold out world hibition presents 46 compelling im- tours performed before over 1.5 mil- NORTH END PUBLIC LIBRARY ages of Japanese photographic prints. lion people in thirty countries, Il Divo 25 Parmenter Street, Boston, MA For tickets call: 617-496-1027 or visit is taking flight once again on a 2009 ANNUAL BOOK SALE - Saturday, www.peabody.harvard.edu. World Tour that is sure to be the May 30, 2009. We are currently ac- DIGGING VERITAS: THE concert event of the year. cepting donations at the library of ARCHAEOLOGY AND HISTORY OF EARTH, WIND AND FIRE & gently used books, cd’s and dvd’s. THE INDIAN COLLEGE AND CHICAGO - June 16, 2009 at 7:30 PM. Volunteers are needed for sorting STUDENT LIFE AT COLONIAL To this day, Earth, Wind & Fire and day of. Contact the Friends at HARVARD – Now through January remain one of the top globally popu- [email protected]. 2010. Through archaeological finds lar touring attractions. Influencing GREEN THUMBS - Library Garden from Harvard Yard, historical docu- top artists including Prince, Mary J Group looking for helpers for indoor ments and more, this exhibition Blige, Outkast and many more, and outdoor gardens. Very flexible, shows how today’s Harvard student Earth, Wind & Fire’s signature sound light work and committment. Find out can make sense of student life as it and distinctive musical styles fuse more at the library on Friday morn- was in Colonial Harvard. pop, soul, jazz, rock n’ roll, psyche- ing, April 3 and 17 at 10am. AVENUE PATRICE LUMUMBA: delic, African roots music and disco PHOTOGRAPHS BY GUY TILLIMAN with a base in funk. Chicago has CLARION BEACH RESORT HOTEL Now through September 8, 2009. written, recorded and performed RAFFAEL’S NANTASKET ROOM Guy’s large photographs reveal the some of the most popular and musi- Hull, MA decay and detritus of colonialism in cally innovative songs in rock history. STRICTLY SINATRA MUSIC Western and South Africa on a scale Billboard Magazine positioned the AMERICAN DANCE PARTY – Friday, both monumental and slight. For more band at #13 on their Hot 100 chart’s June 19th starting at 8:00 PM. Ron information, call: 617-496-1027 or All-Time Top 100 — a byproduct of Della Chiesa will host this awesome visit: www.peabody.harvard.edu. having sold more than 100,000,000 evening. Tickets are now on sale so records and having earned 20 top call Paul at: 617-633-5100. Come and INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY hits, 5 number one albums, 5 num- enjoy this evening of music and ART ber one singles and 5 gold singles. dancing. 100 Northern Ave., Boston, MA 41st Summer Season at the Reagle Players in Waltham, Don’t miss these two great perform- 3 SWINGIN’ TENORS – Friday, July DAMIAN ORTEGA – May 22, 2009 Massachusetts. Hello, Dolly! Mame, La Cage aux Folles ers under one roof. For tickets log 10th at 8:00 PM. Dance to the 3 through September 7, 2009. Damian Salute to Jerry Herman! “Tap, tap, tap your troubles onto www.ticketmaster.com or call Swingin’ Tenors, Jack Alessi, Steve is one of the leading Mexican artists away!” Composer-lyricist Jerry Herman will get your toes 1-800-745-3000. Marvin & Jim Porcella as they salute that draws on his former experience Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, the Rat as a political cartoonist to bring hu- tapping as we revive three of his blockbuster Broadway THE NEW ENGLAND CONSERVA- Pack, Bobby Darin and others. For mor and animation to the sculptural hits. Leave your cares behind and escape to the comfort TORY JORDAN HALL ticket call at: 617-633-5100. Enjoy form. and convenience of the Robinson Theatre to lift your 30 Gainsborough St., Boston, MA this evening of music and dancing. CHARLES LEDRAY – October, spirits with Jerry’s Girls, Girls, Girls! Check out Theater TURANDOT – Sunday, May 31st at JUMP ‘N’ JIVE REVIEW – Friday, 2009 through January, 2010. Often 3:00 PM. This is Puccini’s final mas- August 14th at 8:00 PM. Dance to Rico intimate in scale, LeDray’s sculptures section for more details. terpiece—the story of an icy Chinese Barr and New England’s premiere of clothing, toys and domestic objects as Dolly to “Make the music weave a princess whose suitors must answer dance band as they pay tribute to the are created by hand with extraordi- spell, and whirl away your worry!” three riddles to win her hand. Rat Pack, Louis Prima, Tony Bennett, nary detail. For more information THEATER MAME - July 16-25, 2009. Film and THE FLANDERS RECORDER Harry Connick, Jr and others. Tickets please call: 617-478-3100 or visit TV star — and former Miss America — QUARTET – The Amorous Flute – are now on sale so call Paul at: 617- www.icaboston.org. SHUBERT THEATER Lee Meriwether stars as the irrepress- Sunday, June 14th at 12:30 PM. In the 633-5100. Come and enjoy this 265 Tremont Street, Boston, MA ible Mame, who reminds us that “We 16th century, recorders were often evening of music and dancing. JERSEY BOYS – July 23-August 30, need a little snappy, happy ever af- praised as being divine instruments. 2009. JERSEY BOYS, winner of the DANCE ter!” The remarkable Flanders Recorder BOSTON COLLEGE 2006 Grammy® Award for Best Musi- LA CAGE AUX FOLLES - August travel the world with more than 150 140 Commonwealth Avenue cal Show Album, features hit songs INSTITUTE OF CONTEMPORARY 13-22, 2009. Based on the same play instruments in tow. Come and enjoy Chestnut Hill, MA “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Rag ART as the hit movie “The Birdcage”, origi- this remarkable afternoon of music. THE BOOK AS ART: Artists’ Doll,” “Oh What a Night” and “Can’t 100 Northern Avenue, Boston, nal Broadway cast members Engel and AN EVENING OF CHAMBER OP- Books from the National Museum Take My Eyes Off You.” “IT WILL RUN MA Ross will have you rolling in the aisles, ERA – Saturday, June 13th at 8:00 PM. of Women in the Arts – Now through FOR CENTURIES!” proclaims Time PROMETHEUS DANCE – Friday, and feeling like “The best of times is Two operas will be presented—John May 31, 2009. This is a landmark ex- th Magazine. For more information call May 15 at 7:30 PM and Saturday, now!” For tickets call 781-891-5600 Blow’s Venus and Adonis; and Marc- hibition that is perceived nationally th 617-482-9393. For tickets you may May 16 at 8:00 PM. Known for its or log onto www.reagleplayers.org. Antoine Charpentier: Acteon. They and internationally as one of the most log onto www.telecharge.com or call highly charged and theatrical choreo- portray the fates of two unfortunate outstanding collections of this inter- 1-800-432-7250. graphic style Prometheus Dance has hunters who encounter powerful fe- disciplinary art medium in the world. become one of the most outstanding male deities. Come and be entranced. For more information and times of this THE COLONIAL THEATRE MUSIC and enduring modern dance compa- BEETHOVEN IN BERLIN – Friday, exhibit, please call: 617-552-8100 or 106 Boylston Street, Boston, MA nies. Come and enjoy the many offer- June 12th at 5:00 PM. The music pre- visit: www.bc.edu/arts. SPRING AWAKENING – Now THE REGENT THEATRE ings on these evenings. For tickets sentation will be Sonatas for Violon- through May 24, 2009. This new mu- 7 Medford Street, Arlington, MA and more information, call: 617-876- cello, Opus 5 with Kristian sical is the groundbreaking fusion of LONG LIVE THE BEATLES - May 4275 or visit: www.WorldMusic.org. Bezuidenhout on fortepiano and morality, sexuality and rock and roll 17, 2009 at 2:00 PM. Whether per- ART Pieter Wispelwey on cello For tickets that has awakened Broadway like no forming an intimate, private perfor- THE GREEK CLUB and more information, please call: other musical in years. This is a pow- mance of Long Live The Beatles or a PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM 288 Green Street, Cambridge, MA 617-868-BEMF or visit: www.bemf.org. erful coming of age story, which deals full production multi-media tribute, East India Square, Salem, MA FRIDAY NIGHT SALSA – Every Fri- with mature themes, sexual situa- The Mahoney Brothers still take great MAHJONG: Contemporary Chi- day at 8:30 PM are Rueda Lessons, tions and contains strong language. pleasure in recreating the look, sound nese Art from the Sigg Collection 9:30 PM are Salsa lessons; and 10:30 For tickets and times of the perfor- and timeless music of John, Paul, Special Events Now through May 17, 2009. This is PM – 2 AM is the Salsa Dance Party! mances, call Ticketmaster at: 617- George, and Ringo. Relive the magic an exhibition of 100 works from the Beginners are very welcome and the 931-2787. ... For tickets and further information, COMEDY CONNECTION WILBUR famed Uli Sigg Collection. It encom- party is in a safe environment where please call 781-646-4849 or visit: THEATRE passes a range of media, paintings, everyone dances with – and respects THE FOOTHILLS THEATRE www.regenttheatre.com. 246 Tremont Street, Boston, MA drawings, photographs and video – everyone else. Call 617-312-5550 for 100 Front Street, Worcester, MA THE COMEDY CONNECTION AT installations. more information. YOU’RE A GOOD MAN, CHARLIE THE STANFORD CALDERWOOD THE WILBUR PRESENTS Joy BROWN – May 16th through June 7th, PAVILION BOSTON CENTER FOR Behar on Friday, July 24th at 8:00 PM. 2009. This is a lively musical com- THE ARTS Come and enjoy this line-up of ITALIAN EVENTS & PROGRAMS edy for the entire family – come and 527 Tremont Street, Boston, MA very funny people for your evening’s enjoy it! For more information, tick- THE CORONATION OF POPPEA – entertainment. For tickets or further ITALIAN RADIO ets and times of the performances, June 6, 7, 9, 10, 12 and 14, 2009. information call 1-800-745-3000 or “The Sicilian Corner” 11:00 AM Comedy. In his latest endeavor, the please call: 508-754-4018 or log on to This is Monteverdi’s final opera that log onto: www.thewilburtheatre.com. to 1:00 PM every Friday with host Tom solo show Tutto Dante, BENIGNI www.foothillstheatre.com. was first performed at the Teatro Zappala and Mike Lomazzo and “The has swept audiences across Italy. Santi Giovanni e Paolo in Venice in WEST END COMMUNITY Italian Show” w/Nunzio DiMarca The show based on Dante’s Divine EMERSON COLLEGE 1642 and its theme is the abuse of CENTER every Sunday from 10AM to 1PM Comedy begins with current events Cutler Majestic Theatre power, the strength of lust and the 150 Staniford St., Boston, MA www.1110wccmam.com including Benigni’s memoirs and 219 Tremont Street, Boston, MA triumph of love. For times of the per- WEST END POETRY CLUB have “Italia Oggi”(Italy Today) Sundays transforms from moments of pure “MY MOTHER’S ITALIAN, MY formances and tickets, please call: open readings on the second and 1PM to 2 PM with host Andrea Urdi comedy into a literary masterpiece in FATHER’S JEWISH & I’M IN 617-661-1812 or visit: www.bemf.org. fourth Tuesday of every month start- 1460 AM www.1460WXBR.com poetry of the Divine Comedy. To pur- THERAPY”- July 23 through August ing at 7:00 PM in the Center by area “Dolce Vita Radio” DJ Rocco chase tickets call Ticketmaster at 3, 2009 at 7:30 PM and Saturdays at NEW ENGLAND CONSERVATORY poets. Enjoy this relaxind evening. Mesiti 11 AM-1 PM Sundays. 90.7 FM 1-800-745-3000 or you may log onto 3PM and 7:30 PM and Sunday at 3PM. OF MUSIC, JORDAN HALL For more information call Duane at: or online www.djrocco.com www.ticketmaster.com. Steve’s Solomon’s one man show 30 Gainsborough St., Boston MA 617-416-0718. “The Nick Franciosa Show” - is filled with hilarious stories about PATTI LABELLE IN SINGING Every Sunday at 12 Noon to 3:00 PM RASSEGNA DELLA NUOVA his wacky family and the crazy char- FOR A CURE™ - June 20, 2009 7PM- DIBURRO’S on radio stations WLYN 1360 AM and COMMEDIA ITALIANA acters he meets on the road whose 10PM. Singing for a Cure™ begins 887 Boston Road, Ward Hill WAZN 1470 AM. Presented by Il Comites e la sole purpose is to drive him into with two very special performances. Haverhill, MA “Guido Oliva Italian Hour” 8:00 Federazione delle Associazioni In therapy ... and they have succeeded. The night begins with Boston’s Rock MOTHER’S DAY BLOW-OUT – AM - 9:00 AM every Sunday on WSRO collaborazione con il Consolato Steve creates voices, dialects and & Roll royalty, Ernie & the Automat- Sunday, May 10th starting at 3:00 PM 650AM Framingham and online at Generale d’Italia in Boston. Italian sound effects which make the stories ics, led by car czar-by-day/rocker-by- with cocktail hour. This is a Mother’s www.wsro.com. films: JOHNNY STECCHINO (with and jokes come. For tickets call night, Ernie Boch Jr. The six current Day show featuring the music of subtitles). Tuesday, May 12, 2009 at Telecharge: 1-800/233-3123 or log members of the band have sold a com- Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin BERKLEE PERFORMANCE CENTER 7:30 PM at ASSOCIAZIONE GIZIO - onto www.maj.org. bined 30 million records worldwide and Sammy Davis Jr. For tickets, call: 136 Mass Ave., Boston, MA NATALE a MIAMI. Friday, May 22, and boast two former original mem- 888-224-4272. ROBERTO BENIGNI IN “TUTTO 2009 at JUVENTUS CLUB, 270 REAGLE PLAYERS bers of the multi-platinum selling DANTE” - June 6, 2009 at 8:00 PM. Broadway, Revere - FICARRA & 617 Lexington St. Waltham, MA band Boston, Barry Goudreau on gui- MUSEUM OF SCIENCE In his first U.S. tour, Roberto Benigni PICONE il 7 e l’8. Tuesday, May 26, HELLO DOLLY - June 18-26, 2009. tar and Sib Hashian on drums. Sing- Science Park, Boston, MA will perform the internationally 2009 at 7:30 PM at The COMITES, Broadway star and Drama Desk Award ing for a Cure™ continues with Elliott FRIDAY EVENING STARGAZING acclaimed one man show “TUTTO 11 Tileston Street, Boston - winner Rachel York leads the parade Yamin, who rose to fame with his in- AT THE GILLILAND OBSERVA- DANTE” inspired by Dante’s Divine MANUALE D’AMORE. Page 12 POST-GAZETTE, MAY 8, 2009

Recipes from the Homeland by Vita Orlando Sinopoli

COPYRIGHT, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Rome’s parking problems has gone from researchers annoying to tragic, said Peter Popham. surmise SICILIAN GREEN OLIVE SALAD During an argument over a parking space, that certain 1 jar Sicilian green olives* an irate driver stabbed another driver to chemicals 2 stalks celery chopped death. The victim, Aldo Murgia, 44, was the in fruits and 1 large onion chopped drummer in a popular Deep Purple tribute veggies can 1 large garlic clove minced band, and he was about to fulfill his life’s augment the effects of the poisons in 1 tablespoon oregano dream playing a concert with Deep Purple’s cigarette smoke. Hans Verhagen, an official 2 tablespoons olive, canola, or vegetable oil original drummer. It’s a senseless loss, with the Dutch public health institute that 2 tablespoons cider vinegar and it wasn’t the first time someone was conducted the study, says that cigarette Salt killed in Rome for a parking spot. Well, smokers certainly shouldn’t take this study *Sicilian green olives are not usually found pitted. To pit tourists in Rome consistently report chaos as a cue to quit eating broccoli and berries. olives, use a paring knife to cut olive meat from olive pit. on the roads is one of the worst things “On the contrary,” he tells Agence France- Another method is to place each olive, one by one, on a about the city. Every legitimate spot and Presse, “the conclusion is to please stop cutting board. Using a wooden mallet, hit the olive so that many illegal spaces, are “occupied all the smoking.” the meat separates and exposes the olive pit. Place olive time.” Drivers circle the block again and Smile! Kids who smile a lot are more likely meat in a large bowl. again and finally double-park in despair. to grow up to have happy marriages, says Add chopped celery, onion and minced garlic to the olives The most familiar sound in Rome is a new study. Psychologists at DePauw and mix. Sprinkle oregano, oil and cider vinegar over the the cacophony of horns from cars that can’t University in Indiana looked over pages and mixture and mix thoroughly. Additional oregano, oil, vin- pull out because the double-parkers are pages of childhood photo albums from egar or salt may be added. When kept in a clean covered hemming them in. “It’s a wonder they don’t more than 600 adults, and then asked about jar or bowl this salad stores well for a lengthy time in kill each other, too.” their marital histories. They found that of refrigerator. This salad is ready for serving within thirty Order in the court, after an Idaho judge those frequently photographed smiling minutes of preparation. had bailiffs use duct tape to cover the mouth in childhood; only 11 percent had ever been NOTE: In my childhood, I remember my father buying a large of an unruly defendant. divorced. But of people often photographed wooden box of shiny light green olives from the produce market. Carlo Scostumato says it seems that some frowning or looking somber, 31 percent The large quantity was to be shared with aunts who lived people turn their tongues on and leave them had a failed marriage. Overall, people who nearby. The women knew how much water and salt were running. rarely smiled in their childhood photos were needed to soak the olives and how long before they could be Giuseppina, la coscia storta, claims some five times more likely to get divorced than ready for this special Sicilian salad. women talk so much that others actually those who appeared happy. Study author In 1931, when my parents took the family to Sicily to meet get hoarse listening to them. Matthew Hertenstein says that frequent our paternal grandmother, my brother Peter and I had the privi- And Mother Superior Frances Fitzgerald, smiling probably indicates a happy, upbeat lege of going to the olive groves with our relatives to harvest says, “If God had intended that we should disposition, and such “positive emotionality” olives. As a six-year-old, I thought of it as a picnic day under talk more than we hear, He would have repeatedly has been proved to produce the beautiful but old craggy-looking olive trees. We ate lunch given us two mouths and one ear.” happier lives. It may also be that “smiling and stayed most of the day before returning in the horse-drawn It is reported that a certain politician in people attract other happier people ,” he says, carts. Another day, Papa and his brother-in-law, Uncle Nino, Massachusetts is so windy that he can give leading “to a greater likelihood of a long- took us to a processing plant near their hometown. There we mouth-to-mouth resuscitation by telephone. lasting marriage.” saw olives that had been crushed, processed and stored in An affair to remember! A New York woman Bella Culo of Chestnut Hill, says, “Some huge containers. The scent of olive oil was so strong in that sued a guest at her wedding for loudly girls can’t even wear a smile without looking small, cold processing plant that it made my eyes tear. I wanted announcing that she’d had an affair with in the mirror to see if it fits.” to rush out into the fresh air. My love for the green olives and the groom, causing a huge uproar. Sandrina The personable Gus Lombardi of Nahant, the olive oil extracted from them grew from that experience. Purdum is seeking damages for emotional thinks you are not fully dressed until you distress, saying her wedding was ruined and wear a smile. Vita can be reached at [email protected] she no longer trusted her husband. We just learned eight of the 20 best cities Moron of the week! Daniel Duran, a for jobs-measured by annual employment Houston man who allegedly robbed a bank growth-are in Texas. Oil-drilling center • (Continued from Page 2) and stuffed the bundles of cash down his Odessa, Texas leads the list. Five cities in Mayoral Vacancy pants as he raced from the bank. Duran was Michigan and Ohio bring up the rear, with the duties of Mayor if the allow the Council President taken to the hospital with second-degree Jackson, Mich., the worst for job growth. Mayor vacates the office to focus on the issues facing burns in a sensitive area after the dye-packs Come on down! Automobile dealers in before the end of his term. the Council and the resi- exploded. China sold 1.1 million vehicles in March, The City Clerk would as- dents of Boston.” Wow! Sales of wine, beer, and other solidifying China’s position as the worlds’ sume those responsibilities Councillor Tobin filed the alcoholic products are on pace to rise 4.8 largest car market. until an election could be petition, which requires a percent this year, to $79 billion. Many Steven Sebestyen claims cars are con- held to choose a new change to the City Charter, drinkers are doing their drinking at home, stantly being improved with more horse- Mayor. The Council Presi- at the City Council’s weekly to save money on bars and restaurants. power under the hood instead of more horse dent would still assume meeting on Wednesday, Tom Analetto of Medford, says, “Remem- sense behind the wheel. the Mayor’s during a short April 29. The legislation ber, if you must drive after drinking, try Steven’s brilliant and attractive wife term absence. will then be assigned to a driving a nail; the worst thing you’ll hit will Theresa, says, cars come in three “Each year there is a race City Council Committee be your thumb.” dimensions: height, width and debt. among the Councillors to and a public hearing will be Joey Antonelli of Somerville, says,” With Time to do some reminiscing with the become City Council Presi- scheduled. The City Council some men it’s love at first drink.” noted musicologist, Albert Natale. Merv dent,” explained Councillor will vote on the petition Baby talk! Illegal immigrants have given Griffin remembers his band-singing days Tobin. “One of the advan- following the public hearing. birth to about 4 million children on U.S. soil, with Freddy Martin recalling, in particular, tages to being president is If approved the petition must a Pew study found. These children are U.S. July 4, 1949, when he and the band appeared being in the position to be- be signed by the Mayor. citizens by right of birth, making about before 150-thousand people over that come ‘acting mayor’ if the Once signed, it will be sent 8.8 million people members of “mixed status” weekend at Resorts International in Mayor’s Office is suddenly to the State Legislature for families, in which some members are cit- Atlantic City. Singer bandleader Vaughn vacated. This change would consideration. izens and some face potential deportation. Monroe appeared in two western movies, The astute and alluring Rosalie Cunio of “Singing Guns” (1950) and “Toughest Man 1st Generation Waltham, says, “A baby sitter is someone in Arizona” (1952). Actor Jon Voight made you pay to watch television while your child his Broadway debut in the play “The Sound Italian-American cries itself to sleep. of Music,” in which he introduced the song The informative Lisa Cappuccio of East “I Am Sixteen.” Pianist Errol Garner was Vita Orlando Sinopoli Boston, reports, for the first time this self-taught. He never learned how to read decade, a majority of non-retired Americans, music, yet his swing and gift of melody made Shares with us 52 percent, doubt they will have enough him one of the most popular jazz artists. Who a delightful recollection money to live comfortably when they stop can ever forget his recording of his own of her memories as a child working. composition, “Misty,” which he wrote in Be aware, smokers who eat a lot of fruits 1954. In their youth, both Bob Hope and growing up in and vegetables should, in theory, reduce Milton Berle won prizes in Charlie Chaplin Boston’s “Little Italy” their chances of getting cancer. Right? imitation contests. The Rodgers and Hart Wrong. A new study of 500,000 Europeans song “There’s a Small Hotel” originated in and a collection of has found that smokers who eat lots of the Broadway show “On Your Toes” and was Italian family recipes fruit and vegetables are actually at higher sung by Frank Sinatra in the musical film risk of one kind of cancer, colon cancer. “Pal Joey.” With the word of Humphrey from the homeland. For nonsmokers, the numbers are Bogart’s death, January 14, 1957, Frank predictable: Those who eat plenty of fruits Sinatra was so emotionally upset, Sammy Great as Gifts and veggies reduce their risk for bowel Davis Jr. and Jerry Lewis had to substitute Available thru the web at WWW. FROM MY BAKERY PERCH cancer by as much as 25 percent. But at Frank’s engagement at the Copacabana. or order an autographed copy from for smokers, frequent consumption of And one of actor Spencer Tracy’s Oscars was Vita Orlando Sinopoli, P.O. Box 906, Wilmington, MA 01887 fruits and veggies increase the risk of mistakenly engraved “Dick Tracy.” Hardcover: $25.00 Softcover: $20.00 plus $3.00 shipping and handling colon cancer by a small percentage. The AMERICA IS A BEAUTIFUL ITALIAN NAME POST-GAZETTE, MAY 8, 2009 Page 13 Oroscopo

ARIETE 21 MARZO - 20 APRILE Lavoro. Prima di impegnare i vostri risparmi, leggete bene ogni singola clausola del contratto e chiedete il parere di un esperto in materia. Amore. Non è il caso di scaricare sul partner la delusione per un progetto sfumato; cercate, piuttosto, il suo appoggio e la sua comprensione. This Sunday is Mother’s thing for my father and had Babbononno was the head of Salute. Per perdere i chili di troppo causati da ritenzione idrica, bevete molta Day and while thinking a column of figures that was the house, Nanna was the acqua, specie al mattino; servirà a drenare i liquidi in eccesso. about this week’s column, I five across and ten down. center of it. This became the TORO 21 APRILE - 20 MAGGIO began thinking about my She glanced at it and imme- way my folks lived, too. Lavoro. Benché siate dotati di buon senso, potreste incorrere in un own mother who passed diately wrote the answer. I Nanna had always had a errore di valutazione accettando frettolosamente di aderire ad away on November 10 in asked her how she did it and level head and an intuitive un’iniziativa. 2007. She was six months she couldn’t explain it be- disposition in spite of her Amore. Non è il momento dei fuochi d’artificio in amore, ma ad un carattere short of her 98th birthday. As yond, “I see the numbers and lack of education. As a re- quieto come il vostro, tranquillità e stabilità potrebbero bastare. a matter of fact, she was then I see the answer.” sult, family members with Salute. Basta con la pizza e i fast food. Farete un bel regalo alla vostra linea born in May. The 17th of this After she left school, Mom problems consulted her for iniziando una dieta ricca di vegetali e di frutta di stagione. month marks the 100th an- went to work at Golden- advice. My mother took on GEMELLI 21 MAGGIO - 21 GIUGNO niversary of her birth. berg’s, a dry goods store that this role as time progressed, Lavoro. Frequentare un corso di formazione professionale, oltre My mother was christened existed on Meridian Street as she had inherited many ad ampliare le vostre competenze, vi permetterà di farvi conoscere with the name of Angelina right near Central Square in of Nanna’s qualities and ed apprezzare. Contini, the first daughter East Boston. She was wel- talents. Amore. Le faccende di cuore promettono particolarmente bene: se avete dato of Michele and Giovannina comed to the store’s work In the late 1950s, Nanna, inizio da poco ad una storia d’amore, state certi che continuerà. Salute. Contini, Nanna and Babbo- force because she spoke flu- who had survived pneumo- Vi sentite in forma e siete belli come il sole! Ma se pretendete di più, nonno. She came from a ent Italian. At home my fam- nia and a heart attack sappiate che oggi anche la dea bendata è dalla vostra parte. CANCRO 22 GIUGNO - 22 LUGLIO family that, in spite of their ily spoke Avellinese, but my during World War II, came Lavoro. humble beginnings, taught mother’s ear for dialects led down with breast cancer. Non accantonate i vostri progetti lavorativi assumendo un atteggiamento vittimistico. Datevi da fare per superare i contrattempi. her about the arts and music her to be able to speak sev- Mom was by her side caring Amore. Qualche discussione finisce con l’appesantire l’atmosfera of Italy. Her father came to eral others, including Sicil- for her until the end came nella coppia, ma basterà poco a farvi ritrovare la sintonia di sempre. America as a musician and ian. She was an asset to just before Christmas Salute. Ritagliatevi degli spazi di distensione. Uscite, incontrate gli amici, ma brought his sons up to be store’s management and in 1958. By the early 1960s, evitate di parlare di lavoro: avete bisogno di staccare. musicians, two of which became one of the most pro- we moved to Belmont and LEONE 23 LUGLIO - 23 AGOSTO (Uncles Paul and Nick) ductive of the sales staff. Babbononno joined us and Lavoro. Porterete a termine un impegno o concluderete una trattativa would play professionally One late afternoon, her Mom cared for him as he d’affari. Prospettive di lavoro interessanti anche per i giovani del segno. their entire lives. My brothers, Paul and Nick, aged. This lasted until he Amore. Grazie alle giuste dosi di dolcezza e sensualità, avete in mother, who loved to sing, brought home the bass needed custodial care and mano la ricetta azzeccata per ottenere ciò che volete in amore. was not as lucky as her player from the band they wound up in a nursing home. Salute. Avete voglia di rinnovare il look e il guardaroba? Dopo un allegro giro brothers. The 19th century were both with. The band Mom was there just about per i negozi, il risultato sarà eccellente: farete un figurone! mentality of her parents rel- had a double header that day every day to help out and VERGINE 24 AGOSTO - 22 SETTEMBRE egated her to the position of and my uncles invited him check on her father. Lavoro. La concentrazione dei pianeti in segni d’aria non è di grande helping to serve the males for dinner between the two By the late 1980s, my aiuto a chi, come voi, ha bisogno di certezze molto più “terrene”. in the family and prepare for jobs. His name was John father’s health started to fail. Amore. Provate a salvare il salvabile. Prima di chiudere una volta the day she would marry. Christoforo, he was from Mom was by his side day and per tutte con una storia ormai stanca, scegliete di fare un ultimo tentativo. My mother, by Nanna’s East Boston, an Italian and night but he succumbed to Salute. Per far quadrare i conti, in amore come nel lavoro, vi sottoporrete a ritmi side, learned how to cook, a musician. That meant an abdominal aneurism and piuttosto faticosi, lesinando tempo alle attività ricreative. BILANCIA 23 SETTEMBRE - 22 OTTOBRE clean and take care of a that Babbononno put his passed away in November of Lavoro. household as part of that mark of approval on him 1991. Sembra arrivato il momento della rivincita. Diplomazia e preparation. Nanna taught immediately. I guess my Mom then turned her at- tempestività vi consentiranno di mettere a segno un colpo da veri campioni. Mom how to cook the dishes mother did, too. They began tentions on her two grand- Amore. L’armonia e la comunione di interessi col partner rafforzano l’intesa e she, herself, had learned to to date in the early 1930s, children, my sons, John and vi spingono a considerare l’eventualità di impegnarvi seriamente. prepare watching her but Dad was on the road quite Michael. This role made her Salute. La giornata vi vede intraprendenti. Sì all’attività fisica e allo shopping, mother back in Avellino a bit as this was the day of the matriarch of the family ma senza esagerare né con gli sforzi né con le spese. when she was a child. the big swing bands and no and the stories of her par- SCORPIONE 23 OTTOBRE - 22 NOVEMBRE Nanna, couldn’t give Mom commitments were made ents coming to America and Lavoro. Sarete completamente assorbiti da un’attività che vi darà exact measurements when until my mother gave him how she and her brothers modo di apprendere nuove nozioni, utili per la vostra crescita preparing dishes as she was an ultimatum. He took the succeeded gave them part of professionale. illiterate, never having gone hint and they were married the foundation they use in Amore. Contrariamente al lavoro, per le questioni di cuore sarebbe meglio che to school as a child. She in October of 1936. life today. She was their evitaste di avventurarvi in situazioni dall’epilogo incerto. taught my mother by adding Dad did well even though Nanna until she could no Salute. Buona la forma fisica, ma non dimenticate di mettere in programma una in ingredients saying, “Uno there was a Depression go- longer function in that ca- serie di controlli preventivi, vista e denti in primo luogo. poco di questo, uno poco di ing on. He played with a so- pacity, but always main- SAGITTARIO 23 NOVEMBRE - 21 DICEMBRE quello.” (A little bit of this, a ciety band at one of Boston’s tained that title, having ac- Lavoro. Dare il meglio di voi sarà il vostro obiettivo, soprattutto quando little bit of that) A generation hotels until midnight and cepted it from her mother. in gioco ci sono realizzazione professionale e benessere economico. later, Nanna taught me how then headed for an “after When Mom reached her Amore. Che aspiriate ad avventure “mordi e fuggi” o che siate alla to cook the same way. Mom hours” place in Roxbury to mid 90s, she needed more ricerca del grande amore, Venere promette di esaudire i vostri desideri. Salute. learned how to prepare tra- play with a jazz group until help than we could give her Asseconderete fin troppo il vostro bisogno di movimento, dedicando molto tempo all’attività fisica o al vostro sport preferito. ditional southern Italian about 4:00 a.m. As a result, and she went into a nursing CAPRICORNO 22 DICEMBRE - 20 GENNAIO food and stayed by Nanna’s money wasn’t a problem home. One day, I received a Lavoro. side helping her in the and Mom had a pot of gravy call from the head nurse at Avete tutte le carte in regola perché i vostri progetti vadano a buon fine, ma non è questo il momento di mettere nero su bianco. kitchen until she had her on the stove at their apart- the home who candidly said Amore. Una malcelata irritabilità dovuta ai pensieri di lavoro avrà effetti negativi own kitchen to run. ment day and night. When that, at night, Mom was talk- nella vita di coppia. Provate a confidarvi con il partner. Mom loved school, but an out of work musician ing to the spirit of my father. Salute. Bevete solo acqua a temperatura ambiente. Qualsiasi altra bevanda education for females was didn’t have the money for I knew from this that the gassata o troppo fredda potrebbe procurarvi disturbi digestivi. not part of a 19th century food, my mother boiled some end was near, and it was. ACQUARIO 21 GENNAIO - 19 FEBBRAIO peasant Italian culture. She pasta, added in the gravy We couldn’t cry at the Lavoro. La vita sociale procederà a passo spedito, così come gli was good with math and and a meatball or two, and funeral. The family rejoiced affari e i progetti di lavoro. Tenetevi pronti a tagliare il traguardo! wanted to pursue her stud- the man and maybe his at the life my mother led Amore. Il doppio trigono lunare dona grande slancio alle vostre vicende ies in that direction, but was family, too, had something and the influence she had amorose; attenti però a non trascurare chi veramente conta. forced, by Babbononno, to to eat. on the family, all four gen- Salute. Una sana attività fisica, possibilmente all’aria aperta, vi sarà utile per quit school and go to work to When I was born, they erations of us in this coun- alleviare gli eventuali disturbi della circolazione. help support the family and moved back to East Boston, try. So, I would like to con- PESCI 20 FEBBRAIO - 20 MARZO also to put a little something taking up residence with clude with, “Happy Mother’s Lavoro. Anziché rivoluzionare la vostra attività, ricercando nuovi away for when she was mar- Nanna and Babbononno, and Day, Mom.” In part, we are punti di approdo, fareste meglio ad investire su ciò che già possedete. ried. Years later, I saw my that was the environment who we are today, thanks to Amore. Finché vi perderete dietro ai sogni irrealizzabili, sarà difficile mother’s prowess with math. I grew up in. Mom followed you. riuscire a costruire qualcosa di concreto con chi vi è accanto. Salute. She was calculating some- in Nanna’s footsteps. If GOD BLESS AMERICA Le temperature miti della bella stagione vi aiuteranno a seguire una dieta leggera, ricca di liquidi, per ritrovare la linea di un tempo.

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The time has come, the walrus said, The Bilingual TO TALK OF MANY THINGS Corner of shoes and ships and sealing wax of cabbages and kings by Sal Giarratani by Orazio Buttafuoco RONALD TO WORKERS: his life and how he lived it has become an WE DON’T PAY HEROES HERE inspiration for me. He passed away in his The multi-national corporation McDonalds sleep after an active day of living. His death is denying a heroic employee workmen’s was a shock to us. I’m sure as he left this LO SAPEVATE CHE … comp after the guy got shot several times world for the next, he was in shock too. His Nei primi otto mesi del 2008, la Guardia di Finanza ha coming to the aid of a female customer. Big face is still clear to me. It was the face of scoperto poco meno di 20 miliardi di euro ,piu’ esattamente Mac fans are disgusted by the way the com- someone not afraid to live life. His memory 19.5 miliardi, di reddito sottratto al Fisco, con un incre- pany has treated the hero employee. Last lives on in me. I carry on my life like he did mento del 44% rispetto all’analogo periodo dello scorso anno, summer in Little Rock, Arkansas, the his. Hey, you can be young forever. If you individuando 5.100 evasori, cioe’ delle vere e proprie mini worker jumped over the counter to take down never tire of life’s roadblocks. Don’t surren- aziende del tutto sconosciute al fisco. Sono alcuni dei dati a man abusing a woman at the restaurant. der to them, keep on keeping on! del bilancio delle ‘Fiamme Gialle’ resi noti recentemente During the fight, the employee was shot durante la cerimonia di insediamento del nuovo multiple times. He is recovering but sev- PERSONALLY, I THINK comandante in seconda del Corpo: il Generale Mino di Paolo eral operations have left the guy with big REVERSE DISCRIMINATION che e’ subentrato al Generale Angelo Ferraro. Nei primi medical bills. He was called a hero because IS ALSO AGAINST TITLE 7 otto mesi dell’anno (2008) sono stati eseguiti in tutto oltre he stood his ground rather than run for When it comes to politics, I often find my- 71,000 controlli e verifiche, che hanno permesso di cover during the incident. However, self a Red Voter in a Blue State. However, individuare, oltre ai redditi sottratti alla tassazione, oltre McDonald’s maybe even Ronald himself, when I leave Boston for say, Austin, I get a all’IVA evasa per 3.3miliardi di euro. In questo contesto si disagrees. They say no worker’s comp. The whole different view. Texas is just a bit too conferma il peso dell’economia sommersa e dello lawyer for the restaurant chain says the “Red” for me but the City of Austin is a “Blue” sfruttamento del lavoro nero in ragione di 25.000 posizioni “injuries did not arise out of or within the city I can live with. No where close to Boston lavorative non in regola. In crescita risulta l’evasione course and scope of his employment.” Blue. Down there I sound like a Democrat. fiscale internazionale. Le ‘Fiamme Gialle’ hanno individu- The message to all McDonald’s employees A moderate cowboy if you please. However, ate redditi sottratti al fisco in ragione di 3.5 miliardi di is clear; If a woman is being attacked, keep when it comes to the Civil Rights Act of euro, piu’ del doppio di quelli scoperti nel 2007. Sono stati making those 12 piece McNuggets and flip 1964, I believe liberals have misused its denunciati 5.750 individui come pure altre 3.300 persone a few more burgers. Mickey D’s employees tenants. Back during the busing I was an coinvolte nella scmparsa di fondi europei per finanziamenti have been warned. Put on a mask like the opponent of Judge Garrity’s desegregation pubblici in ragione di 668 milioni di euro. Sono stati Hamburgler, see nothing and do nothing too. court order. I remain an opponent of the confiscati beni per 1.5 miliardi di euro per riciclaggio, METCO program as a race based educational usura, illeciti fallimenti e la denuncia di oltre 3.126 persone. WHEN I RULED THE WORLD? program where color trumps all. I am op- Il totale delle persone denunciate per reati commessi Last Friday while driving along the South- posed to affirmative hiring which divides all’industria del falso sono circa 11.000, 250 delle quali sono east Expressway in Dorchester, my radio was people along racial lines. Sounds pretty state arrestate per contrabbando di sigarette, e sono stati tuned into one of my favorite spots on the conservative but I always just saw the whole cancellati siti web utilizzati per la vendita ‘on line’ di merce FM dial and the music station was playing thing as an issue of fairness to individual contraffatta. Questo e’ tutto, per ora! a song in which the lyrics go, “When I ruled rights. Group rights always sounds good DID YOU KNOW THAT … the world … I could feel the fear in my on paper but when the tire meets the Over the first 8 months of 2008, the Treasury Police have enemy’s eyes.” Often, I give songs the mean- road, it is a source of division for Ameri- uncovered $27 billion, exactly $26.5 billion of revenues ing I need at that very moment of listening. cans. Either all people are equal or they are literally stolen from the Fiscal Authority, with an increase Is this a song about a world leader or about not. I have a feeling my views would of 44% vis-à-vis the same period of 2007, and identifying a how when we’re young we think we’re in fit quite well with the state of Texas and total of 5,100 of tax evaders, authentic mini-firms totally charge of our life and things are endless? with Texas Democrats even in an area like unknown to the Treasury. These are some of the data of Today, I think unlike, say 1970 when I was Austin. the budget of the ‘Fiamme Gialle’ (Red Flames, as the trea- 22 years old, I know I rule very little and Get out of the crowded Northeast and sury police are known), announced recently during the the only fear I feel is my own mortality. After travel to Texas and the Southwest and you installation ceremony of the new Second-in-Command of a while, we can only hope to rule day by day. get a whole different perspective on having the Corp: General Mino di Paolo, in place of the retiring Along with my hair graying is the thought American values like equality and indi- General Angelo Ferraro. In the first 8 months of 2008, there that my energy level has dropped somewhat. vidual rights. They died at the Alamo so that have been a total of 71,000 controls and identification which I can still power walk but not as long or as Americans could be free to decide things for have made possible to identify, in addition to the revenues far. We compensate and compromise more themselves. Freedom is valued down there never reported to the ‘tax man’, and the IVA (the added goods and more. The only good thing going is our as are individuals seeking to advance. The value) evaded for a whopping $4 billion. In this operation intellect, our brains, our common sense and color of your skin is secondary to your con- there is the reality of the underground economy and also our ability to laugh often. I’m smarter today stitutional rights as an individual Ameri- evading workers’ insurance and labor laws with 25.000 that I was at 22 years old. can. If you’re trying out for a job, looking for workers never reported to the authorities. International My Uncle Nealy believed he was young a new place to live, seeking to go to college fiscal evasion is also on the increase. The ‘Yellow Flames’ forever. Being forever young is not easy to or looking for a promotion, you shouldn’t be have discovered unreported revenues for $4 billion, more be but if you can do it, do it. Stand up to life. impacted being the wrong color or gender. than double the ones uncovered in 2007. A whopping 5,750 Challenge it. Take risks. Speak up and Or having the wrong lifestyle. If you take a individuals have been charged, as well as other 3.300 people speak up loud and clear. My uncle’s birth- test, the highest score should win. Getting involved in the disappearance of European funds for public day is on Mother’s Day this year just like it turned down should be a fair process. works, in the amount of $750 million. Goods valued about was on the day of his birth. Remembering $1.85 billion have been confiscated because of recycling, usury, fraudulent bankruptcy, while another 3.126 indi- (Continued from Page 1) viduals have been charged. The total of people charged for • News Briefs crimes connected with smuggling falsified goods are 11,000, but the choice of Ayers is for the rest of 2009 is about status. Somerville has 250 of whom already arrested for contraband of cigarette, just so dumb. He still comes to be met. Thanks to viewer pretty much rid itself of that while 17 web sites used for ‘on line’ sales of falsified goods across like a user of the donations, the non-commer- bad rap which turned the have been eliminated. And that is all for now, folks! system. cial great music station will city into a running joke. The North End Group live on providing some of the last time Somerville won All- • May Crowning (Continued from Page 6) Hits Double Towers nicest music in Boston to American City honors, it was

st Many North Enders are oldies like me. 1972 when most Somerville the crowning ceremonies — at 12 noon on May 21 at very fearful of the disruption Jay Leno people even thought the idea usually the year’s First Saint Leonard Church. On nd and after effects of the $2.3 Coming to Channel 7 was a joke. Howie Carr still Communicants — wore May 22 a May Fair will take billion mega development WHDH-TV, the NBC affili- uses that 1972 honor to jok- white veils edged with blue. place at Saint John’s from plans at the edge of Govern- ate in Boston on Channel 7 ingly speak of Somerville. The crown was carried on a 9:15-11:15 that is open to the ment Center which is one of tried to dump the upcoming John Marchi, RIP cushion by the youngest girl public. the biggest reasons why the Jay Leno 10 PM show but Former State Senator in the school, and placed on Since medieval times May North End Waterfront Resi- NBC told them run Leno or John Marchi a longtime the head of the statue by the has been considered the dents’ Association opposes else. Channel 7 reconsid- state senator and political oldest. time of new life with May 1st the Raymond Property ered and now Channel 7 is leader for the Republican Laying flowers before believed to be the beginning Company’s plans near the welcoming Jay’s arrival. The Party of New York recently Mary’s statue is deeply em- of growth. In dedicating the John F. Kennedy Federal Peacock Network held all passed away at 87 years old. bedded in Christian tradi- month of May to Mary, we Building. The group also was the cards in this poker bluff In 1969 then Senator John tion: often brides lay their welcome, greet and celebrate concerned with both the and Channel 7 knew when Marchi defeated incumbent wedding bouquets before a Mary as we celebrate the project’s height and density. to fold ‘em. Mayor John V. Lindsay in the shrine of Mary after the month dedicated to her, and Raymond is seeking to tear Somerville an GOP primary for mayor only wedding ceremony, and we honor all mothers for all down the Government Cen- All-American City Again? to lose to Lindsay in Novem- pray there for a blessing on that they have done for us ter Garage and replace it Somerville has had a re- ber that year when Lindsay their marriage. through the years. with two buildings; one 42 naissance of late as the ran as the Liberal Party can- The May Crowning of Mary Wishing all stories and the second, 52 city’s image has improved didate. Marchi from Staten by the children of Saint Mothers a stories tall. This proposal greatly since the bad old Island once tried to organize John School will take place Happy Mother’s Day. also would include condo- days when the place was a campaign for Staten Island The Federal Trade Commission miniums, hotel and retail ridiculed as “Slumerville” to secede from New York space. and a hub of political cor- City. He was a great politi- works for the consumer to prevent fraud and deception. WJIB 740 ruption. Somerville is once cian, Republican leader and Call 1-877-FTC-HELP (1-877-382-4357) “The Memories Station” a gain in line for top civic strong conservative. New or log on to . It appears the $98,000 honors and is in the run- York City will long remem- www.ftc.gov goal to keep WJIB on the air ning for “All American City” ber him. BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 8, 2009 Page 15

• Mayor’s Column (Continued from Page 1) flu on Boston; they have Preparing for emergencies EXTRA Innings also helped to calm pub- is about effectively sharing Innings lic anxiety by providing information and resources by Sal Giarratani accurate and up-to-date across the board. Reaching information. out to residents is an impor- Still on First LaRussa is? After all, when I As I shared with guests tant first step, but on a daily After All These Years started playing first base, my at last week’s summit, basis, Boston’s population Last season I played softball hero was Dick Stuart, aka the real strength of Boston grows tremendously with in the West End Softball Dr. Stonefingers. is in its residents. That’s hundreds of thousands of League. Played every game Little League Players, why last fall we launched commuters coming into the and mostly at first base. I “BIG” League Friends ReadyBoston, a comprehen- City for work. We’ve taken think I’m the oldest player in NEAA Opening Day cer- sive campaign targeting recent steps to further im- the league and in recent emonies and barbeque were individuals and families to prove our readiness by col- years no matter what league held in memory of Richie improve residential pre- laborating with the private I’m in, I’m the oldest guy “Biffo” Coppola who passed paredness. As part of this sector on initiates like the around first or any position on away on January 8 from a program, the City of Boston Corporate Emergency Ac- the field. Two years ago, I battle with cancer. His conducted community pre- cess System, which can be played for the Shattuck Hos- brother and friends wanted to paredness workshops across utilized during emergencies pital team sponsored by the honor him and remember the City, providing over to authenticate critical bus- Griffins Bar in Forest Hills. I those good old days when 10,000 low-income families iness employees for access didn’t play much in ’06, but I Back in 1978, he was these guys all played North with emergency kits. We to restricted areas following always looked good. My jersey End baseball too. Mike “Fud” have expanded this resi- a crisis. Based on the suc- “Super Sal” Giarratani #25, in honor of Tony Conig- st Giannasoli was there telling dential outreach through cess of the neighborhood when he played 1 base for liaro. I played two games in the Fenwood Flyers. Today me about the old days when the Community Emergency CERT program, the City’s Of- ’07 before finding myself he and Richie played on the Response Team (CERT) fice of Emergency Prepared- he’s still Sal, but not that again last year at Teddy Eber- super anymore. old Savino Oilers and then program, first piloted in ness is working to launch a sol’s Red Sox Fields on the the Babe Ruth’s Yankee Charlestown last year. The Corporate CERT pilot pro- banks of the Charles River. was a lark. I knew I was team. Eric Etienne was there, program trains residents gram with State Street. Ebersol Field is like a field slower than slow. My power along with Eddie Coffin, in emergency response in Similar to the neighborhood of dreams compared to the range never that great even Johnny “Mangia” Pagliuca partnership with critical program, the company’s em- Blair’s Foodland parking less. I loved my uniform and was there cooking up the dogs agencies such as Boston ployees will be trained in lot on Sundays back in the still carried my two gloves and burgers. Richie, aka Police, Fire, and Emergency skills and concepts to pre- early ‘60s over in Roxbury. from way back when. The “old” “Gizzy” Coppola, Dominic’s Medical Services, the BPHC, pare them to assist victims That parking lot had a green glove came from 1965 and my brother remembered his and the American Red and organize volunteers in monster wall we loved to “new” glove, I bought in 1982. brother as a great person and Cross. In fact, Charlestown the event of an emergency. aim for pretending it was Last season my teammates great baseball teammate. CERT graduates saw their Government plays an im- Fenway Park. If we didn’t started calling me an old man Turning to the field, I began first action last week when portant role in facilitating play there, it might be the until I made an astounding watching this year’s baseball they helped to distribute emergency preparedness, Fellows Playground or the play at first stretching myself players show their skills in information about swine but in the end, we’re all on Carter Playground. off the bag and catching a low catching, throwing and hit- flu precautions in their the frontlines of ensuring I tried baseball for a short throw from third. After that ting the ball. community. In the coming our security. We have to look time and played for the play, I wasn’t called an old Years from now, hopefully, months, we’ll expand the beyond the walls of our own St. Phillip Phillies in 1964-65 anything anymore. Of course, these kids will still be hang- CERT program to Jamaica homes and workplaces so over at the “Prairie” across after the game, I ached much ing together as friends like Plain and Dorchester, with that we work together to re- from Old Mr. Boston. I stunk more than years ago. I am Dominic, Johnny Mangia, the goal of eventually going alize our shared goals and big time. Went to bat 12 times playing against players much Eric, Michael Fud and Eddie, citywide. responsibilities. and reached base nine times younger than my old glove the Gaelic-Garlic guy. Base- without ever hitting the ball. and about the age of my new ball is part of growing up like • Editorial (Continued from Page 3) One time the ball hit me, glove. I can still compete, I mom, apple pie, the flag and way to indict all American spread would make that smack in the face. I reached still use a wooden bat and I first base. purposes. cooperation even harder to first on that play. That was it still can hit to the opposite George Carlin once said that This may do particular obtain. for sports as they say. field. I wish I could run faster baseball was a great game harm in Pakistan, which The ACLU requested re- In 1978, I played first base but whether I was chubby or because the goal was always is under siege from terror- leasing the photographs for the Fenwood Flyers in the skinny, running isn’t my to get home safe. ist violence and growing under the freedom of infor- Greater Boston Labor League. game. I am now hitting the One personal note. The one Taliban control in the north. mation act. I was getting old then having longest singles in softball his- thing I remembered playing U.S. officials have been try- The ACLU may think that reached the Big Three-O. Hit tory. Making it to first is an baseball for the St. Phillip ing to get Pakistan’s military humiliating the U.S. and the ball well. Never hit a achievement. Sometimes, I Phillies back in the Sixties and civilian government to indicting the Bush Adminis- homer. Mostly a singles guy. feel like I need a little CPR was never crowd the plate, resist the radicals more tration are more important Slow runner too. Over the between the innings but I you can get whacked. I did but forcefully, but they say it than protecting American years I played lots of pick up don’t call it quits. only once. Life is like a long is unpopular to be seen interests. American soldiers softball. One summer landed In a couple of months I’ll nine inning game. You win, assisting U.S. policy. An- and diplomats may have a up on Mission Hill where I be back at Ebersol Field an- you lose, you have fun and you other Abu Ghraib-type photo different view. once made two “Willie Mays” other year older and ready survive. We all get bad in- catches in a single game. to whack some more fly- nings in life. We learn from LEGAL NOTICE Shocked even me. I was an balls over the heads of that them. Big hits are always bet- LEGAL NOTICE infielder and there I was way right fielder. I still look good ter than errors. Looking good Commonwealth of Massachusetts Commonwealth of Massachusetts out in left and catching fly in my team jersey. This is good too. The Trial Court balls to mine and everyone time sponsored by the Grand Good luck to all the players The Trial Court Probate and Family Court Probate and Family Court Department Department else’s surprise. Canal. If I’m lucky I’ll survive this year on all six teams. MIDDLESEX Division MIDDLESEX Division When I came out in 2006, I yet another season at first. Thank you North End Athletic Docket No. MI09D1321DR Docket No. MI09P1629GD I still do look good in my base- Association. Thank you to all DIVORCE SUMMONS BY In the Matter of: ball cap and Ray Liotta sun- of Rich “Biffo” Coppola for PUBLICATION JAMES M VINCUILLA LEGAL NOTICE ANNET NASSIWA, Of: WALTHAM, MA glasses. Kind of look some say showing us the true mean- In the County of MIDDLESEX Commonwealth of Massachusetts like Tony LaRussa. How do ing of living. Plaintiff The Trial Court v. NOTICE OF PETITION Probate and Family Court Department these youngsters know who CHARLES L. LUTAAYA, FOR APPOINTMENT OF GUARDIAN MIDDLESEX Division PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN: Defendant OF MENTALLY RETARDED PERSON Docket No. 08D4203DV1 To the above named Defendant: (never known to fail) O most beautiful flower To the above named ward, his/her DIVORCE SUMMONS BY LEGAL NOTICE A Complaint has been presented to this of Mount Carmel, fruitful vine, splendor of spouse, and heirs apparent or presumptive, PUBLICATION Court by the Plaintiff, Annet Nassiwa, a petition has been filed in the above cap- The following vehicles have been Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of seeking a DIVORCE. tioned matter alleging that said ward of RENILDES MIRANDA, towed to God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in my necessity. An Automatic Restraining Order has been Waltham, MA is a mentally retarded person Plaintiff O Star of the Sea, help me and show me here You TODISCO TOWING entered in this matter preventing you from to the degree that he/she is incapable of v. are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen taking any action which would negatively making informed decisions with respect to JEFFREY MITCHELL STONE, 94 Condor Street of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech You from impact the current financial status of either the conduct of his/her personal and/or finan- Defendant East Boston, MA 02128 the bottom of my heart to secure me in my necessity party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- cial affairs and requesting that Catherine To the above named Defendant: In the event that these vehicles are (make request). There are none who can withstand bate Court Rule 411 for more information. your power. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray Campbell of Waltham, MA and Jason A A Complaint has been presented to this not claimed they will be sold at You are required to serve upon John J. Campbell of Waltham, MA or some other Court by the Plaintiff, Renildes Miranda, for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Loscocco, Esq - attorney for plaintiff - whose suitable person be apponted full guardian seeking a DIVORCE. auction on May 9, 2009. Mary, I place this cause in your hands (3 times). address is Barker, Epstein & Loscocco, 10 of the person: and property to serve With An Automatic Restraining Order has been 1999 AUDI A4 Say this prayer 3 consecutive days and then publish, Winthrop Square, Boston, MA 02110 your Surety. entered in this matter preventing you from WAUED28D6XA281977 and it will be granted to you. answer on or before June 29, 2009. If you T.M.S. IF YOU DESIRE TO OBJECT THERETO, taking any action which would negatively 1999 TOYOTA CAMRY fail to do so, the court will proceed to the YOU OR YOUR ATTORNEY MUST FILE impact the current financial status of either 4T1BG22K0XU403716 hearing and the adjudication of this action. A WRITTEN APPEARANCE IN SAID COURT party. Please refer to the Supplemental Pro- You are also required to file a copy of your AT CAMBRIDGE ON OR BEFORE TEN bate Court Rule 411 for more information. 2001 TOYOTA CAMRY ST. JUDE AND ST. ANTHONY NOVENA answer in the office of this Court at CAM- O’CLOCK IN THE MORNING (10:00 AM) ON You are required to serve upon 4T1BG22KX1U870472 BRIDGE. May the Sacred Heart of Jesus be MAY 15, 2009. Ilene Klein, Esq., attorney for plaintiff - 2000 MAZDA MPV Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First WITNESS, HON. PETER C. DIGANGI, adored, glorified, loved and preserved whose address is 46 Church Streeet, Bos- JM3LW28G5Y0155770 Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this ESQUIRE, First Justice of said Court at ton, MA 02116 your answer on or before throughout the world now and for- 17 day of April, 2009. CAMBRIDGE this day, April 17, 2009. June 29, 2009. If you fail to do so, the court 2000 DODGE STRATUS ever. Sacred Heart of Jesus pray for us. St. Jude, worker of miracles, pray Tara E. DeCristofaro Tara E. DeCristofaro will proceed to the hearing and adjudica- 1B3EJ46C4YN212654 Register of Probate Court tion of this action. You are also required to for us. St. Jude, help of the hopeless, Register of Probate 1994 TOYOTA CAMRY pray for us. St. Anthony, most loving file a copy of your answer in the office of this Run dates: 5/8, 5/15, 5/22/09 Run date: 5/8/09 protector and wonder worker, pray Court at CAMBRIDGE. JT2GK13E0R0059531 forus.Saythisprayer9timesaday Witness, Peter C. DiGangi, Esquire, First 1998 CHRYSLER SEBRING and by the 8th day your prayer will be Justice of said Court at CAMBRIDGE this 4C3AU52N1WE122248 answered. It has never been known to 14th day of April, 2009. 1993 INTERNATIONAL 4900 fail. Publication must be promised. WWW.BOSTONPOSTGAZETTE.COM Tara E. DeCristofaro 1HTSDPNM2PH508552 My prayers have been answered. Register of Probate Court Favor received. P.G. A.T.P. Run Dates: 5/8/09, 5/15/09, 5/22/09 Run dates: 4/24, 5/1, 5/8/09 Page 16 BOSTON POST-GAZETTE, MAY 8, 2009

HOOPS and HOCKEY in the HUB

CORNER TALK by Reinaldo Oliveira, Jr. by Richard Preiss

It’s Stanley Cup playoff time post season appearance. The but some years before they P-Bruins won their first competed for the Big Cup in round series against Portland some of the largest cities in and are currently facing North America, the vast the Worcester Sharks, the majority of National Hockey affiliate of the San Jose League players also saw Sharks, in the Atlantic Divi- action in another league. sion finals. That would be the Ameri- Over on the Carolina side can Hockey League, a circuit of the ledger, coach Paul based in Springfield which Maurice, who took Carolina has post season playoffs for a to the Stanley Cup Finals in cup all its own — the Calder 2002, also made the post sea- Cup — a trophy named for son with the AHL’s Toronto Frank Calder, who served as Marlies in 2006. He was be- the National Hockey League’s hind the bench as Toronto first president from 1917 to compiled a 41-29-6-4 mark 1943. (92 points) that year. But the And now, as the Bruins and team’s appearance in the the Carolina Hurricanes Calder Cup playoffs was a tangle in the second round of fleeting one, the Marlies bow- the Stanley Cup Playoffs, it ing out in the first round. just might be good to review Perhaps a more familiar the affiliations a number of name to hockey fans in East- the players and coaches had ern Massachusetts might be with the AHL before they ad- Carolina assistant Tom Rowe. The Tough. Great Marciano Family, Rocco Marciano, Stephen Marciano, Rocky vanced to the Big Stage. He was the head coach of Marciano Jr., Richie Cappiello and Peter Marciano. What a great family. The NHL’s ties to the Lowell — Carolina’s AHL A “Blockbuster Time!” Ceremonies Robert Cin- a magnificent trainer/ American Hockey league are affiliate — from 2004 to 2006 where the New Rocky tron USPS SENE District fighter. Again on television. very strong, with nearly 85% before moving on to Albany for Marciano Post Office is Manager, Brockton Police Freddy Roach is working of current NHL players hav- two additional seasons. ing competed in the junior Rowe coached current located. The “Brockton & Fire Color Guard, Yara the corner of Gerry Penalosa circuit. In fact, 18 of the cur- Carolina starting goalie Cam Blockbuster,” World Heavy- Cardoso, Invocation by 54-6-2, 36 KO’s, fighting rent players on the Bruins Ward in Lowell during the weight Champion “Great” Father Larry Wetterholm, the undefeated Manuel and 25 of those on the Hurri- 2004-2005 season when Rocky Marciano, was hon- Tim Haney, Peter Marci- Lopez 24-0, 22 KO’s. A great canes once played in the Ward set Lowell single sea- ored here by many of ano (Brother), Rocky Mar- fight between the two. American Hockey League. son records for wins (27), Rocky’s Family; Peter ciano (Son), Bob Langway Manuel Lopez stopped The league currently boasts shutouts (6), goals against Marciano, Sonny Marciano, (Nephew), Goody Petronelli Gerry Penalosa, a fighter some 29 franchises, only one average (1.99) and save Rocky Marciano, Rocco (Friend), Steve Lachapelle, that has never been stopped less than the NHL. percentage (.931) en route to Marciano, Peter Marciano Lawrence Siskind, Charlie before. Stopping him by way Providence is the AHL affili- logging a 27-17-3 record Jr., Peter Marciano III, Bob Tartaglia and all. of a TKO, at the end of the ate of the Bruins and it was between the pipes. Langway, Rich Cappiello, A great comment I heard 9 th round. Again, Freddie in Rhode Island’s capital city In addition, Michael Mike “Little Rock” Cap- by one of the speakers, the Roach is to be complimented that one Patrice Bergeron led Leighton — Cam Ward’s back- piello, Barbara McDermott, only time Rocky Marciano for his great work, and mind. the Providence team to the up — was Rowe’s goaltender Friends & Fans; World ever got licked, was on a The winner Manuel Lopez Calder Cup finals back in in Albany last year where Champion Great Tony stamp. “49-0, 43 KO’s” is from Puerto Rico, and is 2005, garnering 12 points (5- he had a magnificent sea- DeMarco, Janet Silvano, You’re absolutely right. “He now 25-0, with 23 KO’s. 7-12) in 16 Calder Cup games. son, being named the AHL Iron Mike Pusateri, Goody only got licked, on a Boston Crowd favorite More recently David Krejci Goaltender of the year by Petronelli, Tony Petronelli, stamp!” After this great Irish John Duddy, was in led Providence with 16 points posting a 28-25-4 record, re- Nicky Sylvester, Steve event, we went Back to New Jersey and didn’t win (3-13-16) and a plus 6 rating cording a fine 2.10 goals Acunto of New York, Tom where this dedication plan- versus 19-7, 3 KO Billy in 13 Calder Cup games in against average and having Martini, Dennis Marrese, ning started. “George’s Lyell in ten rounds. He 2007 while Steve Montador a .931 save percentage in State Representative & City Cafe!” lost by scores of 96-94, and reached the Calder finals as 58 games. Councilor Michael Brady, “Rage at the River!” At 98-92 to Lyell on two a rookie with the Saint John He made a league-record Roger “Pit” Perron, City Twin Rivers, Lincoln Rhode scorecards, with Duddy win- Flames back in 2001. 98 saves on 101 shots in Councilor Todd Petti, Island. This CES, Jimmy ning 97-93, on the third The man behind the bench the longest game in AHL his- Photographer Richard Hand, Burchfield Fight Card has score card. I did not see this in Boston also found success tory — a five-overtime con- Joe Angelo, Ben, and in its Main Event, the 24-1- split win for Billy Lyell, and in the AHL. Yes, Claude test played on April 24, 2008 Venetia Venuti, Tony 1, 17 KO Joey “KO Kid” the now 26-1, 17 KO John Julien once coached the that saw Albany lose 3-2 to O’Brien, Ronnie Gerstel, Spina, the #12 WBC Middle- Duddy. Either fighter could Hamilton Bulldogs before be- the Philadelphia Phantoms. Johnny Cirigliano, Jimmy weight contender. He dukes have won, by the scoring in- ing promoted to the parent He finished the 2008 playoffs Burchfield, Nick Barbato, it out with Tiwon Taylor 26- dications! If a fighter wins by Montreal Canadiens in the with a stellar 1.18 goals Frank Lombardi, Vincent & 14-1, 19 KO’s in an eight different scores of 6, 8, and middle of 2002-2003 season. against average. Alice Pereira, Hank Tartag- round Knockout Likely 2 rounds, I believe one would Assistant Geoff Ward took CALDER CUP COMMENTS lia, Michael Matondi, son Fight. In six rounds, famil- assume that, eight of those over in Hamilton, the very — Some 27 members of the Michael Matondi II, and iar name James McGirt Jr, rounds were questionable. same man who is now behind Hockey Hall of fame have won countless others. with his father James Leaving the judgment, of the bench with Julien in the Calder Cup during their Rocky was born Rocco “Buddy” McGirt in his cor- who won to interpretation. Boston. Both were named careers while more than 100 Francis Marchegiano on ner, (19-2-1, 9 KO) of Florida, These scores did vary Co-Coach of the Year by the players have experienced September 1, 1923 to battles TBA. Then Irish widely. Again! I realize that AHL for their efforts. winning both the Stanley Pierino and Pasquelina Joey McCreedy of Fight City interpretation is what each The Bulldogs went on to Cup and the Calder Cup. Marchegiano, and the rest Lowell, the EBU Super- individual is entitled to. reach the Calder Cup finals Springfield has won seven (49-0, 43 KO’s) is what middleweight Champion, at Equating to the logic, that that season, with another times while Providence has hero’s and legends are all 10-2-1, 5 KO’s brawls possibly the person who lost, current Bruin—Michael captured the Calder on five about. with Victor Paz who’s 9-7-1, of possibly having won? Ryder — making his mark occasions. This dedication all started with 1 KO. Then, Sandy Hmmm. What do you think? along the way. Ryder, of Because rosters change at Georges Cafe’ in “Lil Tyson” Tsagouris 9-1, Say our prayers for Jimmy course, is no stranger to often so dramatically from Brockton, with Charlie 4 KO’s battles TBA. Sean Connors, and his lady friend Julien-coached teams, hav- year to year based on the Tartaglia. Charlie Tartaglia Eklund, 6-3, 1 KO who is Terry, and for Chris Sarno, ing played for the coach with needs of the parent club, it called Brockton Mayor trained by Uncle Irish and his Mother Barbara a variety of clubs since he is extremely hard for a team James Harrington, who Micky Ward (another tough Sarno. was 16 years old. to repeat as Calder Cup then called Congressman family), takes on Jose “Boxer Family”, Happy This year the Providence champion. Stephen Lynch. The rest is Guzman 3-4-1. Cruiser- Birthdays; May 16th team compiled a 43-29-2-6 The old Springfield Indians history. weight Jay Holland 1-0 Veronica Hagler, 17th Ed record in the AHL’s Atlantic were the last team to repeat, American Hero Rocky versus TBA. Diego Periera Connolly, 23rd World Cham- Division, good enough for 94 winning the title both in Marciano, is survived by 2-0, 2 KO’s Battles with pion Marvelous Marvin points, a second place divi- 1989-1990 and 1990-1991. daughter Maryanne and son Pablo Tejada 2-9-1, 0 KO’s, Hagler, and RIP World Cham- sion finish and a berth in the Only one team has ever won Rocky. Brothers Peter, and Omar Pena versus Ramon pion Lou Brouillard, 27 Calder playoffs. Rookie Brad the Calder Cup in three con- Sonny, who represent their Santos. For tickets call CES Lenny Conete, June 4th Marchand, Boston’s third secutive seasons. Again, it family well. A large great at (401)724-2253. Mark Dias, 6th Mark round draft pick in 2006, fin- was the Springfield Indians, family. Many great speakers Watching Freddie Roach DeLuca, 8th Paul Cardoza, ished second in scoring who were able to three-peat contributed to this great on Pacquiao/Hatton 24/7. and Randy Luongo, 10th Ri- among AHL rookies with 59 in 1961, 1962 and 1963. time; Brockton Mayor, the The person that I am pay- chard Torsney, 12th Austin points (18-41-59) in 79 regu- The Chicago Wolves are the Honorable James Harring- ing most attention to is the Killeen, 20th RIP World lar season games. defending champions. Who ton, U.S. Congressman great trainer Freddy Roach Champion Paul Pender, 23rd That mark propelled Provi- will win this spring. Only time Stephen F. Lynch, Master of (Originally of Dedham). What Iron Mike Pusateri. dence to its 11th consecutive will tell.